Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac is the Director of AI Trust & Safety at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), one of Canada’s leading research institutions for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. In this role, Alyssa bridges the gap between groundbreaking AI research and its responsible real-world application, ensuring that innovations in AI are developed and deployed ethically, safely, and with public trust at the forefront.

Alyssa plays a pivotal role in Amii’s contributions to the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (CAISI), a national initiative dedicated to addressing the risks posed by advanced AI systems and fostering public trust in AI. She sits on the CAISI CIFAR Research Council, CEIMIA Advisory Board and is a Senior Policy Advisor for Responsible AI at the Institute for Security and Technology (IST), where she advises on governance and security issues related to AI advancements.

She provides strategic leadership, champions responsible AI practices, and engages with national and global stakeholders to position Amii as a key voice in international AI safety conversations. Her work involves building partnerships with researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to develop practical frameworks for responsible AI governance.

With over 15 years of experience in business and partnership development within the emerging tech sector, Alyssa is known for her exceptional ability to forge meaningful connections and drive collaborations that generate lasting impact.
Prior to joining Amii, she served as Head of Global Partnerships and Growth at the Responsible AI Institute, where she aligned the organization’s strategy with emerging needs and led a period of significant growth.

Her work reflects a deep commitment to responsible innovation, underscored by her strategic vision, intellectual humility, insatiable curiosity, and collaborative approach to problem-solving.