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I'm a psychology and mental health professional with extensive experience across social care, education, and AI training. Currently, I work as an AI Trainer specializing in empathy-driven, mental health–informed model responses. I bring a strong background in psychological research, autism support, and ESL instruction to AI evaluation, safety, and alignment, applying human-centered insights to create safer, more supportive AI systems.…I'm a psychology and mental health professional with extensive experience across social care, education, and AI training. Currently, I work as an AI Trainer specializing in empathy-driven, mental health–informed model responses. I bring a strong background in psychological research, autism support, and ESL instruction to AI evaluation, safety, and alignment, applying human-centered insights to create safer, more supportive AI systems.

Karen Robertson-Smith

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I'm a psychology and mental health professional with extensive experience across social care, education, and AI training. Currently, I work as an AI Trainer specializing in empathy-driven, mental health–informed model responses. I bring a strong background in psychological research, autism support, and ESL instruction to AI evaluation, safety, and alignment, applying human-centered insights to create safer, more supportive AI systems.…I'm a psychology and mental health professional with extensive experience across social care, education, and AI training. Currently, I work as an AI Trainer specializing in empathy-driven, mental health–informed model responses. I bring a strong background in psychological research, autism support, and ESL instruction to AI evaluation, safety, and alignment, applying human-centered insights to create safer, more supportive AI systems.

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I’m a psychology and mental health professional with extensive experience across social care, education, and AI training. Currently, I work as an AI Trainer specializing in empathy-driven, mental health–informed model responses.

I bring a strong background in psychological research, autism support, and ESL instruction to AI evaluation, safety, and alignment, applying human-centered insights to create safer, more supportive AI systems.

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

AI Trainer (Generalist) at Mercor (Remote)

December 1, 2025 - Present

Train and evaluate AI models for empathy, emotional intelligence, and therapeutic mental health responses. Apply psychology and mental health expertise to guide safe, ethical, and supportive AI behaviour.

ESL Tutor at Cambly (Remote)

August 1, 2019 - Present

Deliver tailored English instruction to global learners, improving fluency and confidence.

Autism Practitioner at Autism Initiatives – Edinburgh

April 1, 2007 - January 31, 2014

Senior and leadership roles supporting adults with autism and complex needs; staff supervision and service coordination.

Support Worker at Allied Healthcare Group

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007

Provided emotional, physical, and practical support across residential, community, and healthcare settings.

Support Worker at West House

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006

Provided emotional, physical, and practical support across residential, community, and healthcare settings.

Support Worker at Richmond Fellowship Scotland

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003

Provided emotional, physical, and practical support across residential, community, and healthcare settings.