Danielle Johnson
Governance & Risk Advisor
As a certified AI Governance Professional and Information Security Officer, Danielle Johnson is a trusted authority in designing resilient, future-focused AI governance frameworks that align cutting-edge technology with global compliance standards. With nearly a decade of experience spanning cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory strategy, Danielle empowers organizations to harness AI’s transformative potential while mitigating risks and upholding ethical imperatives.
Currently serving as the Governance, Risk & Compliance leader at Renaissance Learning, Danielle founded and leads a cross-functional AI Governance program that embeds risk-based accountability across the AI development lifecycle. This initiative addresses regulatory, legal, and ethical challenges for both internal AI systems and customer-facing solutions, aligning with frameworks such as the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), and GDPR. By integrating tools like Drata, Danielle has streamlined compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF, ensuring scalable governance for a global SaaS environment.
Danielle’s career is defined by translating complex regulations—from FISMA and FedRAMP to HIPAA and CMMC—into actionable, business-aligned strategies. She spearheaded OT cybersecurity policies and third-party risk playbooks, architected remediation roadmaps and System Security Plans (SSPs) for federal clients. Her work consistently bridges technical teams, executive leadership, and legal stakeholders to prioritize risks, optimize audits, and drive compliance efficiency.
Currently serving as the Governance, Risk & Compliance leader at Renaissance Learning, Danielle founded and leads a cross-functional AI Governance program that embeds risk-based accountability across the AI development lifecycle. This initiative addresses regulatory, legal, and ethical challenges for both internal AI systems and customer-facing solutions, aligning with frameworks such as the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), and GDPR. By integrating tools like Drata, Danielle has streamlined compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF, ensuring scalable governance for a global SaaS environment.
Danielle’s career is defined by translating complex regulations—from FISMA and FedRAMP to HIPAA and CMMC—into actionable, business-aligned strategies. She spearheaded OT cybersecurity policies and third-party risk playbooks, architected remediation roadmaps and System Security Plans (SSPs) for federal clients. Her work consistently bridges technical teams, executive leadership, and legal stakeholders to prioritize risks, optimize audits, and drive compliance efficiency.
Achievements
- Established an enterprise-wide Al Governance program, embedding ethical Al principles into vendor assessments, product development, and internal workflows.
- Navigated compliance for sectors including edtech, healthcare, energy, and federal contracting, with a focus on harmonizing Al innovation with standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NERC CIP.
- Advised on emerging Al legislation (e.g., EU Al Act) and authored policies integrating NIST 800-53, NIST AI RMF, and CMMC controls into organizational risk postures.
Consultation Includes
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60-Minute Video Session One-on-one video consultation with detailed discussion
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Written Analysis Comprehensive report with actionable recommendations
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2-Weeks Follow-up Email support and strategy refinement
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Consultation Fee
$500
