Spring 2024 Research Group

Nidhi Sinha, G7/G20 Team

Nidhi Sinha works full time in consulting for Responsible AI implementation and policies for business. She is passionate about multidisciplinary collaboration, partnering with organizations such as the AI Vulnerability Database (AVID) and WorldEnabled to promote ethical AI across different domains. She currently leads CAIDP's efforts on engaging with the G7 and G20, and has been with CAIDP since 2022. She has a Bachelor of Arts from New York University in Mathematics and Computer Science, with a minor in Philosophy, and is based in San Francisco, California. Some of her top interests include cybersurveillance, workers' rights, and the intersection of disability and AI.

Evelina Ayrapetyan, G7/G20 Team

Evelina Ayrapetyan is a researcher, communication strategist, and advocate for human rights and democracy at the intersection of emerging technologies in repressive environments. Evelina was recently selected as a Security Fellow by the Truman National Security Project, and received her AI policy training at the Center for AI and Digital Policy where she currently serves as a Policy Group member. Evelina’s work is centered on safeguarding democracy abroad, especially in lesser-covered nations and she is committed to her work fighting state-sponsored disinformation on the Internet as it pertains to the training of generative AI platforms. Evelina has worked with a variety of philanthropic organizations, coaching teams, fostering communities, and playing a pivotal role in the creation and implementation of economic development programs for various stakeholders. Evelina’s unique lens into her work has been shaped by living and traveling in countries like Armenia, Spain, Nigeria, Cuba, and the UAE. Evelina completed her MA in Public Policy from the Harris School of Public Policy at The University of Chicago in 2022, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Caroline Friedman Levy, G7/G20 Team

Caroline Friedman Levy is a clinical psychologist, researcher and policy specialist focused on applying behavioral science to the implementation of evidence-based policies. She completed her undergraduate work at Cornell University, doctoral work in clinical psychology at the University of Vermont, earned an M.Sc. in health, community and development at the London School of Economics and Political Science, served as a policy fellow at the Department for Education in the UK  and is a Research-to-Policy Collaboration Scholar at the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center, Pennsylvania State University.

Selin Ozbek Cittone, G7/G20 Team

Selin Ozbek Cittone is the Data Protection Partner at KPO+ Privacy and Beyond in Turkey: Selin also joined the stellar team at Privacy Partnership in the UK as a consultant and AI specialist.

She joined the AI Clinic of the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP) as a research member and now she is a member of the Policy Group of CAIDP.

Selin holds 2 bar admissions (in Turkey and England & Wales), an LLM from the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) and a Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E) accreditation.

Tamiko Eto, OECD Team

Tamiko Eto currently serves as Director of Research Operations at Mayo Clinic, one of the leading healthcare institutions globally in developing and deploying AI/ML-enabled healthcare technologies. She has over 18 years of experience in the field of human subjects research protections managing research compliance, technology risk assessment, data sharing agreements; conducting the review of complex industry and federally funded AI research, and policy interpretation and development. She leverages this experience to implement policies and guidance to AI-enabled healthcare research projects. She works closely with AI researchers and regulatory bodies in addressing ethical and regulatory challenges related to AI. To facilitate researchers and Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Ethics Committees (EC) professionals across the US she has developed tools and checklists for IRBs to use in their review of AI research, as well as has published several training modules and webinars for the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program). Ms. Eto also serves as an AI Ethics Advisory Board member for the Institute of Experiential AI (EAI) at Northeastern University; is a Policy Group member at the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP), a contributing member of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST Generative AI Public Working Group), a contributing member of AEREO: The Consortium to Advance Effective Research Ethics Oversight; a member of the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology and Standards Association; and the Associate Editor and Board Member for Systems Concepts, Theory and Policy in Biology and Medicine Journal.

Dominique Greene-Sanders, OECD Team

Dominique is a Ph.D. candidate in philosophy, working on a dissertation on thought experiments in ethics. She holds key leadership roles with the American Philosophical Association and Association for Practical and Professional Ethics. She is an emerging leader in the discipline of applied ethics and pursuing a career in AI policy and AI ethics consulting.

Lyantoniette Chua, OECD Team

Lyantoniette Chua is a Fellow at the Center for AI and Digital Policy, Washington DC. Lyan also recently founded The Ambit and sits as its Global Convenor, as well as the council Co-Chair of its national founding chapter The Ambit Philippines. Recently, she is listed among 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics for 2024.

A rising star from Southeast Asia, Lyan is an AI Ethics Policy and Governance consultant, mentor, and speaker from the Philippines - putting her background in the arts (philosophy) and sciences (computer engineering) full circle. She is currently pursuing global AI governance in the intersection of geopolitics, with a focus on the Global Majority, the Global South, and Southeast Asia.

Lyan has received the CAIDP AI Policy certification and the CAIDP AI Policy - Advanced certification, both with distinction. Lyan was named a CAIDP Fellow in 2022, and was a Teaching Fellow in Spring 2023 and Policy Group Coordinator in Fall 2023.

Claudio Ndeleva Mutua, UN/UNESCO Team

Claudio Mutua is an attorney at Sian Mutua Advocates, Nairobi, Kenya. He holds an LLB and a post-graduate diploma in law. He is also a certified secretary (Kenya) and is currently undertaking his LLM in human rights at the University of Nairobi. His interests lie in the intersection of law, privacy and human rights, and emerging digital technologies, including AI.

Varsha Sewlal, UN/UNESCO Team

Varsha Sewlal is a Privacy and Technology Lawyer skilled in providing sound legal expertise across highly regulated public sector environments. She is a judicious and incisive team leader adept at collaborating with cross- functional, multi-disciplined stakeholders in identifying and mitigating potential legal risks, resulting in improved output and optimal cost saving opportunities to ensure future growth and sustainability. She is an analytical problem-solver, proficient in planning and implementing innovative strategies to enhance technological and data protection capabilities in line with strict compliance measures. Varsha is a Cyber Resilience Digital Access Program Trainer, with a proven track record in drafting legal guidelines, policies, regulations, and impact assessments-to support citizens in understanding and complying with data protection regulatory frameworks. She has demonstrated expert skills in drafting and managing heads of argument, contracts, legal opinions, legal frameworks, policies, and research papers, and is an astute researcher on Data Privacy, Data Security, Data Transfers, AI Regulation, Global Data Protection and Cybersecurity Frameworks and ICT law (spectrum, broadband universal access, interconnection, open data). She has also been active in the development and implementation of Compliance Regulatory Programs. 

Tina Lassiter,

Teaching Fellow

Tina is a former German lawyer with an LL.M. from the Tulane Law School. PhD student in Information Studies at the University of Texas at Austin with a focus on AI and Ethics, in particular AI Auditing. At the University of Texas, she is part of the NSF-funded Research Traineeship program Ethical AI. Researcher with the Good Systems Core Research Program “Making Smart Hand Tools Work for Everyone”. Tina received the CAIDP AI Policy certifications with distinction and was appointed CAIDP Teaching Fellow in Spring 2024.

Anca Radu,

Teaching Fellow

Anca Radu is a Romanian teaching fellow working as a doctoral researcher in Law at the European University Institute. She examines legal and ethical questions around the design, development, and deployment of AI systems in the judiciary. Her research focuses on the impact of these applications on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. She is also a Teaching Assistant at the School of Transnational Governance, EUI. Besides her academic activities, she collaborates with international organizations on AI policy and regulation. She currently acts as an independent Scientific Expert for the Council of Europe’s European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ). 

Laura Gacho

Laura Gacho is a Kenyan-based lawyer with an LL.M. from the University of Cape Town, specializing in Intellectual Property Law. During her LL.M. studies, she explored the nexus of IP and technology, examining the impact of AI on current legal frameworks. In her current role as in-house counsel, she provides legal guidance on diverse commercial law and compliance regulatory matters including data protection and technology. Her keen interest lies in the convergence of Law and technology, more so tech policy regulation and wide-ranging topics related to emerging technologies and their societal implications.

Luis Ernesto Vásquez Leal.

I’m a Venezuelan lawyer with a Master's degree in Commercial Law, dedicating my expertise to navigating the complex crossroads of law, emerging technologies, and human rights in Latin America and the Caribbean. As a Professor in Law and Emerging Technologies, Intellectual Property, and Legal Aspects of Biotechnology, I actively engages students in critical discussions surrounding the potential impacts of disruptive technologies on legal systems and fundamental human rights, particularly in developing regions. My current research delves into the risks posed by AI and neurotechnologies, seeking to safeguard human rights within an era of unprecedented scientific and technological advancements.

Mouloud Khelif

Mouloud Khelif, M.Eng. MSc. MBA. MAS. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Mouloud is a strategy, policy, and governance advisor/consultant with over twenty-five years international experience, spanning multiple industries across public, private and non-profit sectors.

Mouloud has an extensive experience as a lecturer and seminar leader facing diverse audiences, leading workshops on digital strategies for innovation hubs and knowledge economy ecosystems. Mouloud is an instructor for The Internet Society, a policy analyst for the GIP Digital Watch Observatory. His current interests range from the impact of disruptive technologies on the future of work, to linking AI policies to digital innovation and sustainability. 

Nana Khechikashvili

Nana Khechikashvili is an experienced and detail-oriented lawyer working now at JSC Georgian State Electrosystem (GSE), the sole electricity transmission system operator in Georgia.  She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in International Business Law with a thesis that explores the intersection of the rapid development of AI and its intersection with Personal Data and Digital Privacy. Nana’s commitment to ethical innovation is reflected in published works, including articles on machine learning ethics, corporate benefits over human rights, and intellectual property rights in the metaverse. Also, her recent paper on navigating the legal and ethical dimensions of machine learning in the age of AI.

Nate McFaul

Nate McFaul graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy in 2023 and plans to pursue graduate education in philosophy.  He resides in Portland, OR where he works as a paralegal at a legal malpractice law firm.  He is interested in algorithmic fairness and the political nature of AI.  In his free time, Nate volunteers with the Prison Math Project, studies for the U.S. patent bar exam, takes computer science courses, reads, and walks in the forest with his two golden retrievers.

Nelly Rousseau

Nelly Rousseau started her career as a Young Business Leader with Orange, the leading telecom operator in France, where she managed customer success, launched strategic partnerships for their first IoT solution and managed a $12 million portfolio in b2b sales. Exploring the intersection of technology and public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, she conducted research on digital regulation and taught internet governance. Nelly is passionate about harnessing the power of technology and shaping policies & markets to create positive impact at scale. Nelly holds a Masters from a top French business school and an MPA from Harvard.

Olga Grygorovska

Olga is a lawyer and currently works on compliance of data processing at the Executive Directorate of Legal Affairs at INTERPOL. She has previously worked as a lawyer at the European Court of Human Rights. She holds an LL.M degree in Human Rights Law from the Queen Mary University of London. Olga also served as a member of the Council of Europe Working Group on development of an online teaching course on cybercrime.

In 2023 Olga has completed the CAIDP AI Clinic with distinction. She is interested in the intersection of AI development, data protection, and digital governance.  

Patrycjusz Szubryt

Patrycjusz “Patrick” Szubryt specializes in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) within the finance industry, product development, and leadership. Flourishing in high-stakes initiatives, he demonstrates a knack for steering ground-breaking technologies across diverse industries. Patrycjusz’s passion for knowledge has now taken him on the journey to pursue a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a focus on the identification of the potential strategy for improving AI introduction in UK organizations. Driven by curiosity and enthusiasm, engages in thought-provoking discussions and poses insightful questions, which ultimately led him to embark on his podcasting journey.

Shauna Blackmon

Shauna Blackmon an experienced communications specialist with a Master's degree in international relations and a journalism background, is deeply focused on tech-for-good initiatives. Her work primarily centers around AI ethics, utilizing public data for accountability and human rights research, and examining the evolution of democracies in the post-digital age. Additionally, she has a track record in areas such as anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, and monitoring EU military tech spending, contributing to transparency and responsible governance.

Soledad Guilera

Soledad Guilera holds a master’s degree from Columbia University and was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Massachusetts. She is a lecturer at the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley and a professor of AI and Government at Torcuato Di Tella University. Soledad led the international expansion of Bloomberg's What Works Cities Certification to Latin America, served as advisor to Argentina’s 2030 Development Program and Buenos Aires City's AI Strategy, and was the Executive Director of the Center for Evidence-Based Policy (CEPE). She has experience working for Deloitte Consulting in their Strategy and Operations practice in New York.

Stephanie Forbes

Stephanie Forbes is a Graduate of Boston University with a degree in Business Administration and Management, concentrations in Information Systems and Law, and a Minor in Computer Science. Stephanie completed an independent study before graduation, examining the future of §230 in the United States. Upon graduation, she joined the Technology Risk practice at Ernst & Young, in Boston. Stephanie plans to attend Law school to pursue a career in technology policy and public interest work.  Stephanie received the CAIDP AI Policy Certificate with Distinction in Fall 2023.

Stephie-Lea Tabujara

Stephie-Lea Tabujara is an accomplished legal professional with expertise in commercial contracts, risk assessment, and strategic counsel, particularly within the Canadian tech industry. She holds a master’s degree in International Public Policy and was a research associate at the prestigious Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA). During her tenure at BSIA, she has made policy recommendations to Global Affairs Canada’s research initiatives, and demonstrated her contributions as a co-author in the esteemed BSIA graduate research academic journal. Her research acumen spans the intricate intersection of technology, policy, and regulation, with a specialized focus on emerging technologies, AI, data governance, privacy protection, and the development of equitable governance regimes.

Tatiana Zasheva

Tatiana is a public policy and international development professional with experience in digital policy research and regulation of emerging technologies. Prior to joining CAIDP, she represented the national telecommunications authority in key ICT and digital development fora, working groups and expert bodies, including at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Her professional interests lie at the intersection of governance, technology, and risk management. Tatiana has received the CAIDP AI Policy certification with distinction.

Thiago Moraes

Thiago Moraes is a PhD candidate at a joint-degree in University of Brasilia (UnB) and Vrije University Brussels (VUB) and holds an LLM in Law & Technology (Tilburg University), MSc in Information Sciences, and two Bachelors, one in Law and another in Network Engineering (UnB). Currently, he works as the Coordinator of Innovation and Research at the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD). He is also Councilor of the Laboratory of Public Policy and Internet (LAPIN). Previously, he worked as a Regulatory Analyst in the Department of Telecommunications Policies and Regulatory Monitoring of the Ministry of Communications. CIPM, CIPT, CIPP/E, CDPO/Br.

Tim Sowa

Tim Sowa is a public interest Technologist and organizational strategist with a background in systems change, service design, and project management. Tim is passionate about sustainable development, responsible technology, and education for equitable futures. He is based in NYC but currently in Finland via Fulbright investigating how organizations use technology and education in the development of mitigation and adaption strategies for sustainable transformations. Tim is part of the "Technology x Social Interaction" research group at Tampere University, working on “Trust-M” investigating AI, trust, and enhancing migrant services, as well as the “Digital and Sustainability Transitions in Society” platform. 

Uche Anyamele

Uche Anyamele is a technology lawyer and international trade consultant with experience in different jurisdictions. She lives in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria. Uche researches and advises on digital and technology law, including Artificial Intelligence, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), climate change, blockchain technology and central bank digital currencies. (CBDC)s.

Veronika Klymova

Veronika is a master's student in International Relations/Political Science at the Geneva Graduate Institute. Prior to joining the program, she worked with the International Organization for Migration in field missions. Her research focuses on the safe development and deployment of AI, and AI governance, specifically exploring the epistemological practices of AI companies. Veronika conducted research on COVID-19 policy responses, political polarization, national identity formation, and neuroscience in the Grey Zone. She holds a BA and MA in Psychology with distinction, and a MSc in International Development with distinction. Veronika received certification with distinction from the CAIDP Policy Clinic.