AI ethicist, data activist, criminologist, criminal psychologist, therapeutic jurisprudence specialist, urban technologist and international consultant, I specialize in ethical AI, AI leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion in AI, algorithmic accountability, data integrity and sovereignty, algorithmic justice, AI policy and AI governance. Passionate about using AI to design ethical, real time and resilient solutions, I’m committed to deploying AI to empower and sustainably transform cities, communities, cultures, and organizations; securing full participation of citizens in AI, helping companies navigate the AI landscape and developing future AI leaders. A multicultural cross-connector of multi-disciplinary fields and an innovative collaborator; I’m committed to fostering powerful connections, unifying people and technologies, enhancing quality of life, and increasing economic prosperity for all. Uniquely qualified with a broad knowledge base and international experience, I believe in the power of the imagination and the extraordinary possibilities of ethical AI. Using AI and VR to reengineer and reimagine how we think about offending, police accountability, police use of force, police and community relations, public safety, sentencing and public health and AI and VR inspired approaches to homicide reduction, gun and gang violence prevention are all areas of specialization. I’m also a juvenile justice specialist, rehabilitation specialist, substance abuse therapist, diverse abilities advocate, crisis intelligence, crisis communication and media specialist, creative science communicator and journalist. AI AI Ethics AI Leadership AI Strategy AI Risk Management AI Crisis Communication AI Governance and Policy Development Urban AI Urban Solutions Smart Cities Public Health Criminal Justice Crime Prevention Homicide Reduction Law Enforcement Use of Force Criminal Psychology Cognitive Psychology Security Public Safety Crisis Communication Reputation Management Litigation PR Strategic Communication Media Relations Government Relations Journalism Television Public Speaking
Professor of Practice in Data Science at University of Virginia
Community Scholar, Artificial Intelligence & Criminal Justice