Mona Sloane

Mona Sloane is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in data science, media studies, and technology ethics. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia and as the Founding Editor of the "Co-Opting AI" book series at University of California Press, Mona also directs Sloane Lab and holds a fellowship at the NYU Institute for Public Knowledge. At New York University, Mona is the founding director of the *This Is Not A Drill* program, focusing on technology, inequality, and climate issues, and serves as a Senior Research Scientist at the NYU Center for Responsible AI, researching topics such as AI auditing and policy. Mona's academic credentials include a PhD in Sociology from The London School of Economics and Political Science and extensive experience across various institutions in research, teaching, and public engagement, including roles in the Governance Lab and the Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics.