John Silson
AI and Innovation Leader | Enterprise LLM Deployment | Enterprise AI Strategy and Innovation | Foreign Policy Leader
- Role
- Director of Ai and Innovation at U.S. Department Of State
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Silson
Strategic policy and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in international affairs, economic strategy, data analytics and AI, and national security. Proven ability to lead team success, advance institutional objectives, sculpt and deliver effective communication, and drive technology implementation and adoption to transform operations and outcomes. Deep expertise in geopolitical risk, international and U.S. government collaboration, and delivering actionable strategies in complex environments. Strong internal and external communicator and team leader with a global outlook, committed to excellence and lifelong learning, long-term impact, and team empowerment.
Experience
Director of Ai and Innovation
Feb 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Masters of International Public Policy
Haverford College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Foreign Service Institute
International Economics
Skills
- Public Diplomacy
- Policy Analysis
- Foreign Affairs
- Politics
- Foreign Policy
- National Security
- Policy
- International Development
- International Relations
- Diplomacy
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