Allison (Dr.) F.
Co-Founder, Managing Director
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 9 monthsGermany
Co-Founder, Managing Director
Verdas Ventures
Nov 2021 - Present
3 years 11 monthsGermany
Co-founder, CEO
Verdas AI
- Leading a specialized consultancy dedicated to advancing ethical AI implementation through strategic consulting, comprehensive assessments, and professional training and certification programs
- Designing and implementing responsible AI frameworks and governance structures
- Conducting thorough AI system assessments and risk evaluations
- Delivering expert-led training programs on AI ethics and best practices
- Guiding organizations through AI certification processes
- Committed to helping businesses harness AI's potential while prioritizing ethics, fairness, transparency, and accountability
Jun 2021 - Present
4 years 4 monthsChief Learning Officer
(k)Nudging
Mar 2019 - Oct 2021
2 years 8 monthsHead of aAI Academy
appliedAI Initiative - UnternehmerTUM
- Responsible for strategy, leadership, and operations for the appliedAI Academy team
- Successfully developed team from 1 FTE to 10 FTE in 18 months during the corona crisis
- Built up AI tech knowledge for 20+ companies, e.g. BMW, Porsche Consulting, Siemens, Infineon, EnBW
- Led the design and launch of internal AI training programs for 5+ global organizations
- Led the creation and launch of 3 public online AI courses in 2020
- Created and implemented a personal development process for all team members
- Collaborated with state and national ministries to build AI training courses
- Increased training reach from ~800 people in first year to >25k in 2020
- Coached the AI Engineering Research team in the creation and delivery of expert-level AI trainings, e.g. “Practical Anomaly Detection,” “Introduction to Bayesian Methods”
Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
8 monthsUnited Kingdom
Director of Blended Learning
Arden University
- Led a team of 5 programme directors and 50+ lecturers to deliver blended instruction across 5 UK study centres in London, Birmingham, and Manchester
Mar 2017 - Aug 2019
2 years 6 monthsConsultant
SaltEd Creative
- Tested and analyzed third-party educational AI products
- Created curriculum for face-to-face, blended, and e-learning environments
- Created instructor guides, job aids, and learner analyses
- Conducted faculty training on new curriculum, instructional strategies, and technologies
Jun 2015 - Mar 2017
1 year 10 monthsDean, General Studies
Strayer University
- Managed curriculum for the School of General Studies, overseeing over 1,000 faculty and 30,000 student seats each term
- Oversaw 6 department chairs in a remote setting to ensure effective development and improvement of curriculum and instruction
- Collaborated with deans of faculty and Office of Institutional Effectiveness to continually assess student learning outcomes
- Served on steering committee for Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaccreditation process
- Led strategic projects including redesign of developmental education, Faculty Greatness Project, and university-wide academic integrity initiative
- Collaborated with executive leadership in admissions, financial aid, and advising to launch First-Year Experience program
- Redesigned and launched adaptive, co-remediated college algebra course across 100+ online and on-ground sections
- Completed and implemented a comprehensive program review influencing all undergraduate programs
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
1 year 1 monthAssistant Dean of Curriculum, School of General Studies
Strayer University
- Managed full cycle of curriculum analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation for English, languages, humanities, history, philosophy, and religion courses
- Designed and led a “State of Writing” project collecting and scoring over 1,000 student essays
- Designed and implemented Growth Mindset pilot in English 090, improving start rates, attendance, drop rates, and pass rates; converted to standard curriculum in Spring 2015
- Created and implemented new English Composition course using an interactive digital textbook
- Chaired General Studies Program Review committee for English, proposing comprehensive curriculum improvements
- Conducted training on growth mindset pedagogy for students, faculty, and academic leadership
- Designed faculty and staff eBook training including training videos
- Served on Foundations of Success Course Development Team to support new student success
- Led specialized accreditation activity ensuring regulatory requirements were met
- Developed quality curriculum and recommended course design for assigned disciplines
- Monitored program enrollment trends to ensure growth and strong outcomes
- Provided tools to faculty and students for classroom success with integrated instructional technology
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
6 monthsDepartment Head - General Education: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati
- Developed and implemented a new tutoring center providing 30 hours per week of tutoring for over 800 students
- Managed accreditation review process for academics department, collecting materials, meeting deadlines, and presenting to leadership
- Selected, trained, developed, managed, and led regular and adjunct faculty according to campus policies
- Administered and grew academic program including curriculum development, student registration/advisement, and community relations
- Supported college programs to achieve student completion rates through tutoring and advising
- Collaborated with other program directors on scheduling, faculty sharing, and curriculum initiatives
Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
1 year 5 monthsUnited States
Campus Dean
Strayer University
- Oversaw campus academics and educational services
- Administrated compliance with academic policies, procedures, and standards
- Achieved student learning outcomes
- Managed academic advising campus wide, tutoring center, counseling center, learning resource center, and computer labs
- Hired, supervised, and evaluated campus faculty
- Developed and coordinated class schedules
- Mentored new faculty
Apr 2011 - Aug 2012
1 year 5 monthsFull-Time Faculty in English
Strayer University
- Taught four classes per quarter
- Provided tutoring and academic advising
- Mentored new faculty
- Served as subject matter expert for course and curriculum development
- Participated in department committees
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
5 monthsDelaware, United States
Adjunct Instructor of English
Ohio Wesleyan University
- Designed and taught classes in composition
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
5 monthsSpringfield, United States
Adjunct Instructor of English
Wittenberg University
- Designed and taught classes in composition and literature
Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
1 year 4 monthsAdjunct Instructor of English
Strayer University
- Designed and taught classes in composition and developmental English
Aug 2008 - Jun 2009
11 monthsSpringfield, United States
Visiting Instructor of English
Wittenberg University
- Designed and taught classes in composition and literature
Sep 2002 - May 2008
5 years 9 monthsGraduate Teaching Associate
The Ohio State University
- Designed and taught classes in composition, literature, popular culture, and business communication
Summary
With 20+ years in building AI training programs, curriculum design, keynote speaking and educational leadership, I combine the heart of an educator with the drive of a leader. My goal? To make learning engaging, accessible, and impactful for diverse audiences.
Curious about all things learning, I’m always exploring new methods to tackle educational challenges. Whether it’s in-person, online, or hybrid – I’m dedicated to fostering growth and resilience in every learner.
My edge: I blend academic insight with business leadership, connecting ideas across fields for innovative solutions.
Languages
English
NativeSpanish
IntermediateGerman
ElementaryEducation
Sep 2002 - May 2008
The Ohio State University
Doctor of Philosophy, English: Narrative Theory, 20th Century Literature, Modernist Literature · English · Columbus, United States
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts, English · English · Houston, United States
The Ohio State University
Master of Arts, English · English · Columbus, United States
Certifications & licenses
Foundations Of AI Quality
IEEE CertifAIEd AI Ethics Lead Hybrid
IEEE
Professional Scrum Master™ I
Value-Based Engineering Pioneer
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