Clara Hawking — Co-Founder
I don’t traffic in AI noise. I build AI systems that work, for people, institutions, and the future. I specialize in AI governance, compliance strategy, and change management for both large and lean organizations. My advisory work spans global school groups, EdTech and tech startups, public policy bodies, health, and sports organizations, with a focus on ensuring innovation is safe, inclusive, and aligned with the law. What sets me apart is not just knowing the regulations, but building the frameworks, audits, and processes that organizations actually use to reduce risk and scale responsibly. I hold multiple graduate degrees and advanced training in computer science, philosophy, AI ethics, IT architecture, and AI systems. My legal-literacy credentials include certification from the American Board of Trial Advocates’ Teacher Law School and courses in law and legal studies from Karlstad University. As Executive Director of a global AI governance consultancy, I successfully scaled the company into a trusted partner for complex institutions across multiple regions. With operations now managed by our team, I focus on high-stakes governance design and executive leadership, including: Auditing AI systems for compliance with the EU AI Act, GDPR, labor law, US federal law and cross-border privacy requirements Designing AI ethics and risk frameworks and policy that stand up to regulatory scrutiny Developing ROI-positive AI strategies with safety, privacy, and equity at their core Supporting digital upskilling and policy transformation at the executive level I am also a global speaker and published writer, with more than a decade of nonstop engagements across AI, education, and tech conferences, ministries, and international media. I speak candidly and clearly, on stage, in print, and on air, about the intersection of governance, technology, and human rights. My commitment extends to closing the digital divide and ensuring that all communities, regardless of geography or budget, benefit from ethical, effective technology. I champion innovation that is budget-aware, impact-driven, and human-centered. Please note: If you are curating for your conference, I am a recognised global speaker and happy to speak at your event. If you want me to speak at your event, you pay for the flight, the hotel, and my time. I do not self-fund travel to deliver free content to a paying audience, and I do not give away workshops that take weeks to prepare. Knowledge is work. Work gets paid. That’s the deal. Book speaking engagements here: https://sites.google.com/view/clarahawkingspeaks/
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in EdTech and AI governance with a focus on compliance and ethical standards.
Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Experience: 10 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Ai Governance
- Ethics And Compliance
- Change Management
- Data Governance
- Governance
- Educational Technology
- Educational Leadership
- Project Management
- Client Relations
Career Highlights
- Expert in AI governance and compliance strategies.
- Global speaker on technology and human rights.
- Proven track record in ethical AI implementation.
Work Experience
IQQEdge
Chief AI Officer (10 mos)
Kompass Education
Co-Founder & Executive Director (1 yr 7 mos)
Globeducate
Head of Artificial Intelligence (1 yr 2 mos)
Herlufsholm Skole og Gods
Director of Governance, Risk, and Wellbeing (7 mos)
Kognity
Community Contributer (1 yr 3 mos)
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket (SSHL)
Digital Strategy & Data Protection Lead, Wellbeing Coordinator, Educator (4 yrs 4 mos)
International Baccalaureate
IB Examiner (4 yrs 2 mos)
International School of the Stockholm Region
Team Leader & Educator (2 yrs)
State University USA
Philosophy Instructor - Adjunct (1 yr)
Private University USA
Philosophy Instructor - Adjunct (2 yrs 2 mos)
The Florida Department of Education
Educator and Head of Professional Development (2 yrs 4 mos)
State College USA
Philosophy Instructor - Adjunct (1 yr 10 mos)
State University USA
Graduate Teaching Assistant (5 mos)
Luxury Asset Management
Co-Founder & Compliance Director (11 yrs)
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science at Stockholm University
AI Master specialisation at Universities Sweden
Master's of Arts at University of North Florida
Bachelor's degree at University of North Florida
Master of Arts in Theology at Uppsala University
PhD Global Ethics (ABD) at University of Birmingham
Post Masters - Post Graduate Studies at University of Florida
