Ravit Dotan, PhD

CEO

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States18 yrs experience
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Key Highlights

  • Named one of the '100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics' in 2023
  • Finalist for 'Responsible AI Leader of the Year' Award in 2025
  • Published in top journals and received 'Distinguished Paper' award
Stackforce AI infers this person is a thought leader in AI ethics and governance, with a strong academic and consulting background.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai EthicsResponsible AiAi GovernanceResearchTeachingQuality AssuranceProduct Management

Other Skills

AI accountabilityAI educationAI ethics educationAI explainabilityAI risk managementAI safetyAcademic WritingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Bias mitigationBusiness StrategyChange ManagementCoaching & MentoringConference SpeakingConflict ManagementConflict Resolution

About

I am an AI ethicist by trade and a philosopher by training. I help people and organizations use AI thoughtfully and ethically to do meaningful work, rejecting hype and fear-mongering. My work encompasses AI adoption training, AI ethics advising, building no-code AI tools, and academic research on how to make AI ethics stick. --> As a socially-oriented technologist. I build no-code AI tools to create the world I want to see, and I seek out people and companies who want to do the same. --> As an AI ethicist. I've worked with tech companies, investors, and local governments on responsible AI development, adoption, investment, and procurement. --> As a philosopher, I got my PhD from UC Berkeley, specializing in philosophy of machine learning, philosophy of science, and philosophy of knowledge. I've taught hundreds of people to think critically about worldviews and form their own. --> As a researcher, I conduct empirical research on making AI ethics stick, collaborating with social scientists and computer scientists at places like Carnegie Mellon University. Recognition: My industry influence includes being named one of the "100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics" by Women in AI Ethics” in 2023, being a finalist for the "Responsible AI Leader of the Year" Award by Women in AI in 2025, and frequent interviews in media outlets such as the New York Times, CNBC, AP News, Financial Times, and Tech Crunch. My academic influence includes publications in top journals and receiving the “Distinguished Paper” award from FAccT, the leading AI ethics journal. For more: Browse or subscribe to my AI Treasure Chest, where I create and curate resources on thoughtful and responsible use of AI. To get there, click the link in my headline or go to: https://techbetter.substack.com/ ----- All opinions are my own, and do not represent employers or clients!

Experience

Gsa

Committee Member: GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee (GAP FAC)

Dec 2024Apr 2025 · 4 mos

  • I serve as a member of GAP FAC, a federal advisory committee advising the General Services Administration (GSA) on AI acquisition.
  • The GAP FAC focuses on advising GSA on topics like:
  • Workforce development
  • Contract terms and conditions
  • Data readiness
  • Frameworks and definitions
  • All to promote effective and value-aligned AI acquisition in the federal government.
  • More on GAP FAC here: https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/policy/acquisition-policy/gsa-acquisition-policy-federal-advisory-committee

Sas

AI Governance Advisor

Dec 2024Apr 2025 · 4 mos

Iapp

Board Member: AIGP Exam Development Board

Jul 2023Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • The board that develops the AI Governance Professional (AIGP) exam, a certification to demonstrate that an individual can ensure safety and trust in the development and deployment of ethical AI and ongoing management of AI systems.
  • The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) is the leading industry association for professionals who work at the intersections of data, technology and humanity.
  • For more details:
  • The AIGP certification and exam: https://iapp.org/certify/aigp/
  • The AIGP board: https://iapp.org/about/board/aigp-exam-development-board/

Techbetter

Founder and CEO

Jan 2022Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • We help people and organizations use AI thoughtfully and ethically to do meaningful work, rejecting hype and fear-mongering.
  • Our work encompasses AI adoption training, AI ethics advising, building no-code AI tools, and academic research on how to make AI ethics stick.
  • We worked with dozens of tech companies, investors, nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations on AI responsibility, from development to procurement to adoption, and we also offers training for individuals.
  • See more details here:
  • https://www.techbetter.ai/
AI ethicsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Responsible AISocial Media CommunicationsTraining WorkshopsAI ethics education+62

University of pittsburgh

Researcher

Aug 2021Jul 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Research on responsible AI.
  • Between Dec 2022- July 2023 I was affiliated with the Center for Governance and Markets.
  • Between Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 I was affiliated with the Center for Philosophy of Science.
ResearchPhilosophyPhilosophy Of ScienceResponsible AITraining WorkshopsPhilosophy Of Technology+30

The berkeley institute

Instructor

Sep 2017May 2018 · 8 mos · Berkeley, California, United States

  • FACILITATION & TEACHING
  • ► Designed, developed, and delivered three instructional modules (three four-week seminars) on artificial intelligence, science, and feminism.
  • ► Interdisciplinary focus -Two of the seminars were co-taught with academics from other fields (Physics and Theology)
  • ► Facilitated discussions for mixed groups of 15-20 people - tailored the content and facilitation to be appropriate for diverse backgrounds in terms of level of preparedness and academic fields.
Microsoft OfficeGrant WritingResearch SkillsPhilosophy of ReligionTime ManagementEpistemology+2

University of california, berkeley

Researcher & Instructor

Aug 2014May 2021 · 6 yrs 9 mos · Berkeley, California, United States

  • Research, writing, and teaching. Topics included AI ethics, philosophy of science, feminism, and epistemology.
  • ► My PhD was about how power dynamics shape research in science and in the discipline of machine learning. For example, I worked on exposing political aspects of ways to evaluate models in machine learning, e.g., showing how metrics such as the accuracy of predictions can be power centralizing.
  • ► I published peer-reviewed papers in top journals, co-edited a book, gave ~50 talks, taught hundreds of students, and won 6 honors for my research and teaching.
  • ► I co-founded and led a grassroots organization advocating for marginalized academics and students. Over the years, I oversaw dozens of activists and projects that promote diversity, inclusivity, and equity.
Microsoft OfficePhilosophy Of ScienceResponsible AITraining WorkshopsPhilosophy Of TechnologyLiterature Review+35

The hebrew university of jerusalem

Researcher & Instructor

Oct 2011Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Jerusalem, Israel

  • RESEARCH & FACILITATION
  • ► RESEARCH & WRITING - Wrote an 80-page research project on the topics of logic, rational choice, and metaphysics ; Wrote numerous ~20-page research projects on topics such as rationality, logic, and ethics; Worked as a research assistant for two professors, editing papers on topics such as cognitive science, physics, and theology; Won two prestigious university fellowships for my research; Won a departmental award for my research.
  • ► FACILITATION & PRESENTATION & TEACHING - Facilitated discussions for groups of 10-20 people about logic and critical thinking, using a hybrid-digital format I created to enhance the audience's level of understanding and focus ; Gave talks on scientific topics (in physics and chemistry) to novices; Created and evaluated assignments on logic, critical thinking, and science; Received top rankings and evaluations for my facilitation and teaching.
Microsoft OfficePhilosophy Of ScienceLiterature ReviewPrimary ResearchGrant WritingCopy Editing+14

Intel corporation

Quality Assurance Specialist - Frimware

Apr 2010Jun 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos · Jerusalem, Israel

  • Manual quality assurance (QA) of firmware and software - responsibilities included writing test design specs, operational execution, and working with product managers and developers as part of a full development cycle.
Microsoft OfficeQuality AssuranceTest PlanningSoftware TestingQuality ControlSoftware Quality Assurance+1

Tescom

Quality Assurance Specialist - Software

Sep 2005Jul 2006 · 10 mos · Tel Aviv, Israel

  • Manual quality assurance of software for financial clients - responsibilities included writing test design specs, operational execution, and working with clients, product managers and developers as part of a full development cycle.
Microsoft OfficeQuality AssuranceTest PlanningSoftware TestingProject ManagementQuality Control+2

Israeli military intelligence

Product Management

Jul 2003Jul 2005 · 2 yrs · Israel

  • ★ Full product management ownership of two internal software tools for research and operations - responsibilities included optimization and enhancement research, writing specs, prioritization, ensuring timely and quality development, documentation, and conducting training sessions.
  • ★ Full product management ownership of specific technological domains - responsibilities included optimization and enhancement research, writing specs, prioritization, ensuring timely and quality development, documentation, and conducting training sessions.
  • ★ Dedicated product analyst for an intelligence team - responsibilities included optimization and enhancement research, documentation, and conducting training sessions.
Microsoft OfficeProduct ManagementProject ManagementTime Management

Education

University of California, Berkeley

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD — Philosophy

Jan 2014Jan 2021

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Master of Arts - MA — Philosophy

Jan 2010Jan 2013

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Bachelor of Science - BS — Physics and Chemistry

Jan 2006Jan 2009

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