Shadrock is a Director Analyst with a primary focus on data protection/privacy programs, and additional coverage into ethical / responsible AI. Mr. Roberts holds two privacy-related certifications: Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe [CIPP/US] and Certified Information Privacy Professional/US [CIPP/US] . In addition, Mr. Roberts holds a Ph.D. in Geographic Information Systems and has extensive experience managing privacy issues related to humanitarian data. Throughout his career in IT and privacy-related roles, Mr. Roberts has excelled at working with stakeholders from various functions (e.g., IT, legal, marketing, security, HR) to devise innovative, efficient solutions that enable organizations to grow and achieve their objectives, while ensuring the protection of individual privacy rights.
As Director of Global Data Protection, Privacy, & Ethical AI at Mercy Corps, Mr. Roberts led international privacy programs across 40+ countries, managed cross-functional teams, and established ethical AI. His work touched all aspects of privacy program implementation including policy development, risk assessments, technology implementation, and oversight of data protection strategy for over 6,000 staff members.
Clark University, Assistant Professor of GIScience, 2 years
Mercy Corps, Director, Global Data Protection, Privacy, & Ethical AI, 4 years
US Agency for International Development, Principal Geospatial Data Scientist, 4 years
Ushahidi, Director of Resilience & Research Programs, 5 years
Cyber Risk
Ph.D., Geography, University of Georgia, USA (2016)
M.A., Geography, University of Poitiers, France (2006)
B.A., French Language & Literature, Colorado State University, USA (2003)
Privacy program implementation (including impact assessments, privacy management tools, strategy)
Data Subject Rights & Consent management
Privacy data breach response
Privacy regulations and frameworks
Responsible / ethical AI