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My mission is to understand emerging technologies, assess them in the context of culture, and translate my findings into actionable business and policy recommendations to fuel and push the boundaries of innovation in ways that promote human well-being, agency, and equity.

I believe that technology is now a defining pillar our of culture and, as such, we need to be intentional with and responsible for the impacts of our products and decisions on the global society. My background as a QA Engineer and Senior Product Manager uniquely contribute to my expertise and perspectives as an AI Ethicist.

I’m a member of P.E.O. International, IAPP, and sit on the Community Advisory Board for Switchback Collective.

If you’re into the strength’s finder, mine are: Strategic, Individualization, Achiever, Activator, and Futuristic.

I’m also a book nerd, outdoors fanatic, and extremely passionate about women’s education and women in STEM.

  • Kristi Boyd is Senior Trustworthy AI Specialist at SAS, where she shapes the company's responsible innovation and ethical AI strategy. A 2025 Rising Star in AI Ethics, she brings a multidisciplinary background spanning quality assurance, product management, and technology policy.

    A rising voice in AI ethics and governance, Kristi contributes regularly to panels and publications through IAPP, EqualAI, CNBC, and MIT Technology Review, among others. She has also contributed research to the Engagement, Education, and Inclusion Working Group of the National AI Advisory Committee (NAIAC) under the supervision of Reggie Townsend.

    Her work connects emerging technology, ethics, and global policy — delivering recommendations that advance responsible innovation across financial services, healthcare, life sciences, national security, and more.

    Kristi holds a Master's in Technology Ethics and Policy from Duke University, Bachelor’s from Azusa Pacific University and a CIPT certification.

  • (Selective and in no particular order. See my full resume here)

    • Trustworthy AI Specialist at SAS Institute

    • Senior Product Manager at Cornerstone on Demand

    • Graduate Ethics Intern at Truveta

    • Graduate Research Assistant at the Duke University Center on Technology Policy

    • MA Technology Ethics and Science Policy from Duke University

    • BA International Business from Azusa Pacific University

  • Fluent English and Russian