Laura Laura
Winchester
Summary
Dynamic AI governance and compliance specialist with expertise in ethical risk assessment, policy evaluation, and stakeholder engagement across public and private sectors. Adept at translating complex technical data into actionable, policy-aligned recommendations for senior leaders. Demonstrated success in shaping organisational strategies, ensuring fairness and responsible AI implementation, and driving high-impact, cross-functional projects in dynamic, international environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Solutions Consultant Internship
Valona Intelligence
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2025.10 - 2026.04
• Participated in the delivery of high-impact market intelligence projects for global FMCG and public sector clients, consistently exceeding client expectations.
• Engineered advanced Excel dashboards and analytical models, driving market size analysis and automated outlier detection, resulting in a 30% reduction in decision time.
• Participated in comprehensive risk and compliance assessments for the Dutch healthcare system, synthesising complex, multi-source public data into actionable intelligence adopted at various municipalities around country.
• Created persuasive presentations and reports, translating technical findings into clear, policy-ready recommendations that shaped client organisational strategies.
Business Development Internship
Home Made
London, United Kingdom
2023.06 - 2023.10
• Orchestrated go-to-market strategies and executed targeted lead generation campaigns, expanding the CRM pipeline by 200+ qualified prospects.
• Developed persuasive written communications for diverse audiences, tailoring messaging to drive engagement and maximize conversion rates.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to optimise partner outreach processes, identifying and reporting workflow improvements to management.
Education
BSc - International Business Administration
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2020.09 - 2024.08
MSc - Artificial Intelligence & Governance
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2024.09 - 2025.08
Skills
Critical thinking and nuanced analysis
Privacy and compliance knowledge
Strategic planning and digital transformation capabilities
Strong communication and consulting abilities
Volunteer Experience
All Tech is Human
Currently a volunteer for the organisation's ‘Mentorship programme' which involves supporting and collaborating with responsible tech practitioners around the globe through the sharing of knowledge and ideas.
Timeline
Solutions Consultant Internship
Valona Intelligence
2025.10 - 2026.04
MSc - Artificial Intelligence & Governance
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2024.09 - 2025.08
Business Development Internship
Home Made
2023.06 - 2023.10
BSc - International Business Administration
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2020.09 - 2024.08