Gretchen Knudsen
Regulatory Compliance Leader
- Role
- Principal Compliance Manager at Amazon
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gretchen Knudsen
Using systems thinking and interdisciplinary expertise, I lead teams and technical programs at the nexus of business, regulation, engineering, law, science, and sustainability.In artificial intelligence, I advocate for safety, ethics, alignment, and governance. My AI studies with an international cohort are providing a deeper understanding of governance, risk, research, LLMs, interpretability, and neural networks, legal challenges, and future regulatory requirements.I am steadfast in building strong cultures of compliance and championing ethics. Leading technical product programs, I\'ve secured government incentives, influenced policy, obtained product regulatory certifications, ensured compliance, passed audits, overseen research projects, executed recalls, and made data-informed decisions. I enjoy leading engineering teams, supporting research projects, writing policy papers, creating business strategies, working on R&D programs, and supporting key stakeholders. I\'ve been a media spokesperson on technical, safety, and environmental issues, addressing diverse audiences, policymakers, agencies, and the media. My experiences co-leading grassroots campaigns and public education programs have also enriched my understanding of community impacts, public advocacy, and political organizing.I\'ve collaborated with agencies, firms, and NGOs globally. My government relations and agency experiences span from the UN, country, state, and local levels on three continents. My travels to 27 countries, 17 solo, and experiences living abroad have enriched my professional perspective and appreciation for culture diversity.All opinions expressed are my own.
Experience
Principal Compliance Manager
Jan 2026 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Principal Compliance Manager for Amazon Prime Air\'s drone delivery service.
Education
University of Southern California
B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering
AI Safety Sweden
Course- AI Safety Fundamentals: Alignment
Stanford University
Course- Ethics, Technology + Public Policy for Practitioners
University of Michigan
Course-Autonomous Vehicles
BlueDot Impact
Course- AI Safety Fundamentals
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Master of Science in Law
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
MBA
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