About the author

Hannah Waller

Hannah Waller is a policy and partnerships professional with 10+ years of experience across the U.S. government, the United Nations, and international nonprofits, increasingly focused on AI policy and societal impact. Her background spans multilateral diplomacy, civil society, frontline humanitarian response, and philanthropy. She is known for bridging technical and non-technical audiences, and her expertise includes partnership development, program management, philanthropic strategy, and policy writing.

She has worked at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Centre for the Governance of AI, Longview Philanthropy, Amnesty International, and various U.S. federal government agencies.

Disclaimer

This work was undertaken during Hannah's time as a Winter Fellow at the Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI) from January to April 2026. The views expressed are her own and do not represent GovAI or its staff.