Shelby Tallent

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Head of AI Governance, Risk & Compliance at Alaska Airlines

Greater Seattle Area, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs
Serves on the PNW Programming Board for StartOut, an organization dedicated to empowering and accelerating the growth of LGBTQ+ founders.

Media Appearances

Shelby has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

Certificate of Managment Excellence from Harvard Business School Executive Education
Master’s Degree from University of North Texas

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Insights For Selling To Shelby

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shelby is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shelby

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shelby move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Shelby take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Shelby

Personality Compatibility


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