Shonté Stephenson

Shonté Stephenson, Ph.D., is a Senior Data Scientist at Stack Overflow, where they are in the early stages of a new role. Previously, Shonté was a Senior Data Scientist at GitHub, contributing significantly to AI safety evaluation methodologies for large language models. They have held various positions in data science and predictive analytics, including roles at BrightBytes, Institute of Play, and Genentech, where they developed innovative analytical frameworks and supported data-driven decision-making. Shonté earned a Ph.D. in Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods from the University of California, Davis, and completed post-doctoral studies in Quantitative Methods and Evaluation at the University of California, Berkeley.