Product Management Executive
Canvas Ventures and Blue Shield of California
Alyssa is a seasoned product management executive based in San Francisco, specializing in AI/ML technology and digital analytics. She currently serves as the Go-To-Market Strategy Advisor at Canvas Ventures and Senior Director of Member Digital Experience at Blue Shield of California. Alyssa's extensive experience includes leading strategic product innovations and enhancing user engagement, notably through her work at Appen and IBM. She holds a BA from Trinity College, where she was Phi Beta Kappa & a Presidential Scholar.
Alyssa is also the author of the bestselling book "Real World AI: A Practical Guide for Responsible Machine Learning" and holds a patent in data processing techniques. She actively supports initiatives like Girls Who Code, demonstrating her commitment to advancing technology education and ethical AI use.