Sarah A.

About Sarah A.

As a former journalist turned responsible tech product leader, I work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and information integrity, leading the development of AI systems that safeguard digital spaces and promote trust. For over a decade, I\'ve shaped how major platforms and institutions respond to emerging information challenges, specializing in technologies that detect and address online harms.As Product Manager for Twitter\'s Civic Integrity team, I developed critical features to protect information integrity during global elections. Prior to that, I founded and led Dataminr\'s Domain Expert R&D Department, scaling from an analyst role to leading a team of 15 experts building AI systems for breaking news detection. Our work served key organizations including the US Department of State, UN, and NATO.My expertise in technology and social impact stems from my roots in journalism. As a Georgetown Foreign Service graduate, I reported on the Arab Spring, focusing on women\'s voices during times of transformation. This experience shaped my understanding of how information flows impact communities and drives my work in responsible technology development.I specialize in:• Building AI systems for trust and safety issues at scale• Leading product strategy for information integrity• Developing solutions for emerging digital challenges• Cross-sector collaboration between public and private institutionsCurrently, through Soma Labs, I independently consult for online platforms and non-profits, bridging these sectors to build a healthier internet. Let\'s chat about the future of AI governance and responsible innovation.

Experience

1. Trust & Safety Product Consultant

   Soma Labs

   Oct 2024 — Present

   I independently consult in the Trust & Safety space, helping clients navigate dynamic challenges in content moderation, AI safety, and platform integrity. Drawing on over a decade building detection systems and building and shipping safety initiatives at companies like Twitter, Dataminr, and Alethea, I work with platforms, startups, and mission-driven organizations to design practical safeguards that protect users without stifling growth.Recent projects include developing content moderation frameworks for an emerging social media app, conducting research on technology-facilitated gender-based violence for international partners, and advising on AI safety program execution. I focus on translating complex safety challenges into actionable product and policy solutions - whether that\'s redesigning reporting flows, building evaluation frameworks, or helping teams operationalize their safety strategies.

Education

• Georgetown University

  Bachelor of Science, Foreign Service

Skills

• News Writing
• Online Journalism
• Blogging
• Research
• Copy Editing
• Fact-Checking
• Project Management
• Adobe Photoshop
• Editing
• Indesign
• Ap Style
• Journalism
• Columns
• Magazines
• International Relations
• Photoshop
• Editorial
• International Reporting
• Politics
• Social Media
• Adobe Creative Suite