Shani Sambrano

I am a Chief Data Officer and Chief Information and Technology Officer leading secure cloud modernization, data governance, and AI-enabled decision systems for healthcare organizations, public-sector agencies, and regulated enterprises.

My work focuses on non-kinetic data and AI governance—helping organizations improve readiness, accountability, and operational clarity through lawful, ethical, and auditable use of data and automation. I specialize in transforming manual, high-risk workflows into resilient systems that support executive decision-making while meeting regulatory and compliance obligations.

Previously, I served as a Vice Principal and Director of Special Education, where I led compliance-driven organizations and managed complex regulatory, financial, and human-centered systems. With over 30 years of leadership experience, I bring a governance-first mindset that bridges executives, technical teams, clinicians, and policy stakeholders.

Through Elevate AI Solutions, I advise and deliver data strategy, AI risk management, and workflow orchestration for healthcare, public safety, land digitization, and other public-interest domains. My focus is on decision-support systems, information lifecycle management, and responsible AI oversight, without involvement in kinetic or weapons systems.

I also lead Vista Insurance & Financial Services, supporting small businesses with bookkeeping, payroll, insurance operations, and financial systems modernization. In parallel, through Merge Marketing & Design Studio, I oversee data-driven creative strategy, commercial production, and quantitative marketing for brands and emerging ventures.

I am an executive producer and co-founder of Jawbone Hill Theatre, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performance organization, where I manage operations, prepare financials, and support original stage works and educational programming.

In addition, I manage a growing commercial and multifamily real estate portfolio focused on industrial and build-for-rent communities, aligned with a broader mission of digital sovereignty, economic resilience, and long-term infrastructure stewardship.

I hold an M.S. in Data Science, an M.Ed. in Special Education, and a B.A. in Communication Arts (Television & Film). I am an award-winning video producer and will begin the MBA program at the University of La Verne (Finance concentration) in Spring 2026.

I am a member of professional organizations including IEEE and quantitative finance associations, and my technical background spans data engineering, cloud platforms, AI systems, and governance frameworks supporting privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.

📩 For executive advisory, governance readiness reviews, or strategic engagements, please visit my website.