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Shelby Tallent

Captain · DISC type DS
Head of AI Governance, Risk & Compliance at Alaska Airlines
📍 Greater Seattle Area, United States

Shelby Tallent is the Head of AI Governance, Risk & Compliance at Alaska Airlines, with over 15 years of experience in AI strategy and product leadership. A U. S. Navy veteran with education from Harvard Business School, she is an expert in ethical AI frameworks. Colleagues describe her as an innovative, visionary, and strategic leader.

Outside of her corporate role, Shelby is the founder of Ethic. AI, a consultancy focused on responsible AI. She actively supports LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs as a board member for StartOut and has been a guest lecturer at Harvard University, sharing her expertise on building responsible AI programs.

Shelby recently demonstrated incredible resilience by delivering a keynote speech just weeks after being hit by a car as a pedestrian.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
Head of AI Governance, Risk & Compliance
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Seattle Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Shelby shows up

Planner & Achiever
Dynamic But Sincere
Long-Term Thinker

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Shelby cares about

Ethical AI Governance
Leads AI governance at Alaska Airlines, founded Ethic. AI to guide companies, and holds certifications in AI Governance (AIGP) and Ethics (CAEGP).
Responsible Innovation
Frequently speaks on cultivating a culture of smart innovation and balancing cutting-edge AI with human-centered design, security, and compliance.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Head of AI Governance, Risk & Compliance
Alaska Airlines
10-2024 - 10-2025
Head of AI Governance
Alaska Airlines
2-2024
Guest Lecturer
Harvard University
1-2025
Founder & Chief Ethical AI Strategist
Ethic.AI
3-2025
PNW Programming Board Member
StartOut
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Certificate of Managment Excellence
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Master’s Degree
University of North Texas
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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