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AD Edwards

Founder, CEO at AiQ Solutions

Miami, United States

One of the few voices in AI governance who has actually lived inside the compliance machine; building enterprise risk programs, closing audit gaps, and watching well-meaning policy land completely wrong in production environments. She bridges the practitioner world and the policy world across both the US and UK, translating what AI regulation actually demands into what organizations can realistically do about it. Founder of Audit4AI, a compliance verification framework for AI systems. Creator of The Governance Gap, a research-driven content series on accountability in AI across healthcare, finance, criminal justice, education, and real estate. Her work sits at the intersection of ISO 27001, GDPR, the EU AI Act, and NIST AI RMF — not as abstract frameworks but as things that have to work on Monday morning in real organizations. Contributor to ISACA Journal. Dual US/UK perspective on global AI governance.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Miami, Florida
Speaking Topics: AI Governance Beyond Compliance • Operationalizing AI Risk in Real Systems • Bridging Security, Privacy, and AI Accountability

Speaking Fee $1,500 (In-Person), $500 (Virtual)

AD Edwards Points
Academic 15
Author 5
Influencer 111
Speaker 0
Entrepreneur 10
Total 141

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Company Type: Company
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Company Founded Date: Undisclosed
Media Experience: 7 years

Areas of Expertise

Agentic AI
Agile
AI 30.05
AI Ethics
AI Governance 30.38
AI Infrastructure
AI Orchestration
Analytics
Automotive
Business Continuity
Business Strategy
Careers
Change Management
Cloud 30.31
Coaching
Creativity
Customer Experience
Customer Loyalty
Cybersecurity 30.25
DevOps
eCommerce
Economics
EdTech
Education 31.21
Emerging Technology
Entrepreneurship
Future of Work
Generative AI
GovTech
GRC 30.07
Health and Safety
Health and Wellness
Healthcare
HealthTech
Innovation
IT Leadership
IT Operations
IT Strategy
Leadership 30.04
Legal and IP
Management
Mental Health
Privacy
Risk Management
Security
SportsTech
Startups
Travel

Industry Experience

Publications & Experience

5 Article/Blogs
Would You Self-Report? The CFTC is Watching—Here’s Why It Matters
Linkedin
March 06, 2025
If your company discovered a compliance violation, would you voluntarily report it to regulators? The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) just issued a new advisory that could change how businesses weigh that decision. The update clarifies the agency’s stance on self-reporting, cooperation, and remediation, potentially shifting enforcement actions in major ways.

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Tags: AI, AI Governance, Leadership

GRC Careers: UK vs. US | Where Should You Build Your Future?
Linkedin
February 19, 2025
There are key differences between GRC in the UK and North America—both in terms of market demand, maturity, and regulatory environment. GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) is a thriving field in both the UK and North America, but the job market, regulatory landscape, and career progression vary significantly between the two regions.

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Tags: AI, AI Governance, Leadership

Why Some People Struggle to Break Into GRC While Others Get Hired Quickly—The Key Differences
Linkedin
February 05, 2025
Breaking into Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) can feel like an uphill battle. Some people spend months applying for jobs with no luck, while others seem to transition smoothly from their current roles into GRC positions

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Tags: AI, AI Governance, Leadership

Why Some GRC Professionals Succeed While Others Struggle—The Skills That Set Them Apart
Linkedin
January 29, 2025
Most people think GRC is just about knowing regulations and frameworks, but the professionals who truly succeed bring a completely different set of skills to the table. Strong compliance knowledge is important, but if you can’t communicate risk effectively, get buy-in from leadership, or align security with business goals, your impact will be limited.

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Tags: AI, AI Governance, GRC

Common Career Paths into GRC
Linkedin
January 27, 2025
Breaking into Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) roles often requires a mix of foundational knowledge, practical experience, and exposure to relevant processes. While it can be challenging for beginners to step directly into a GRC role, individuals from diverse industries and professional backgrounds can find their way into the field. Here are some varied pathways--

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Tags: AI Governance, GRC

1 Bachelors Degree
Bachelor's of Science Degree
Florida Atlantic University
February 01, 2023
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) serves more than 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses along Florida’s Southeast coast.

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Tags: Education

1 Industry Certification
SANS CloudSecNext Summit 2025
SANS Institute
October 02, 2025
Being chosen to speak at a SANS Summit validates you as an authority in this rapidly evolving industry. Your insights, experiences, and innovative approaches were showcased to a wide audience of peers and industry leaders in cybersecurity.

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Tags: Cloud, Cybersecurity

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