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Shauna Blackmon

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At the intersection of AI governance, policy, and social impact, my work explores how digital systems shape power, security, and accountability.

About

At the intersection of AI governance, policy, and social impact, my work explores how digital systems shape power, security, and accountability.

I specialize in research and advocacy that turn complex AI and policy challenges into actionable insights, challenging algorithmic harms, strengthening democratic governance, and shaping responsible AI development.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Software & Internet
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 17 roles

Research and Writing Assistant · Algorithm WatchMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Research and advocacy work exposing digital harms; contributed to Automated Society newsletter; researched AI regulation, algorithmic discrimination, and digital accountability; co-wrote and edited content to improve clarity and public engagement.

Freelance Writer · First San Francisco PartnersOct 2024 – Aug 2025 · 11 mos

Researched and distilled complex AI governance and data-ethics topics into clear insights for executive audiences. Ghostwrote thought-leadership content for C-suite leaders and coordinated editorial workflows across cross-functional teams to improve publishing consistency and engagement.

Communications Lead (Personal Project) · She Shapes AIAug 2024 – Feb 2025 · 7 mos

Led communications and community strategy for a global platform celebrating women leaders in responsible AI; grew audience and coordinated cross-cultural campaigns across 25+ countries.

Communications Lead · She Shapes AIAug 2024 – Feb 2025 · 7 mos
Content and Thought Leadership Manager · Tech To The RescueAug 2024 – Dec 2024 · 5 mos
AI Policy Research Fellow, Team Lead · Center for AI and Digital PolicySep 2023 – Apr 2024 · 8 mos
Communications Lead · Open SanctionsJun 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos
Communications Specialist · The Data TankMar 2023 – Jun 2023 · 4 mos

Education· 6

Master of International Relations · University of Portsmouth2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism and Mass Communications · University of Kansas2030 – 2026
Master of International Relations · University of Portsmouth2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism and Mass Communications · University of Kansas2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 17

Project Management Professional Certificate2030 – 2026
Google AI Safety Fundamentals2030 – 2026
AI Governance2030 – 2026
BlueDot Impact: Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics2030 – 2026

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