I am Lisa Evans, a multidisciplinary writer and researcher at the intersection of AI, ethics, and human–machine collaboration. My background spans neuroscience, psychedelics research, and editing. Currently I work on prompt engineering, alignment research, and the development of data sets to support natural language and emotional expression, collaborating across teams to improve model reasoning and accuracy.

Lisa Evans

I am Lisa Evans, a multidisciplinary writer and researcher at the intersection of AI, ethics, and human–machine collaboration. My background spans neuroscience, psychedelics research, and editing. Currently I work on prompt engineering, alignment research, and the development of data sets to support natural language and emotional expression, collaborating across teams to improve model reasoning and accuracy.

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I am Lisa Evans, a multidisciplinary writer and researcher at the intersection of AI, ethics, and human–machine collaboration. My background spans neuroscience, psychedelics research, and editing.

Currently I work on prompt engineering, alignment research, and the development of data sets to support natural language and emotional expression, collaborating across teams to improve model reasoning and accuracy.

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Work Experience

Prompt Engineer / AI Trainer at Telus; Alignerr; Mindrift; Outlier.ai
May 1, 2024 - Present
Design complex prompts to improve model reasoning, adaptation, and accuracy. Develop rubrics to measure correctness, depth, and usability. Audit AI responses for clarity, empathy, and contextual fluency. Create voice data sets for natural intonation, rhythm, and emotional expression.
Independent / Freelance Writer & Editor at Self-employed (Victoria, BC)
May 1, 2010 - Present
Manuscript Development: Collaborated with authors to refine voice, structure, and style for fiction and non-fiction projects. Quality Assurance: Proofread manuscripts to ensure publication-ready standards and overall clarity.
Scientific Assistant at Beckley Foundation
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Drafted/edited research papers and reports on psychedelics, neuroscience, and consciousness. Synthesized findings for academic and public audiences. Conducted literature reviews, identified research gaps, and proposed new study directions. Managed participant databases, coordinated project timelines, and identified funding opportunities.

Education

Master of Research at Imperial College London
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016
Bachelor of Science at University of Victoria
May 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services