Natalie Nova

Natalie is an Analyst within the Impact and Innovation Unit (IIU), supporting the development of AI‑enabled solutions and digital platforms designed to help teams focus on high‑value work. Her work centers on applying responsible, human‑centered AI to improve decision‑making, streamline processes, and ensure technology is used thoughtfully in complex organizational environments.

Prior to her current role, Natalie worked at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), as a Policy Analyst and a Data Scientist. In these roles, she contributed to the development of governance and guidance for the use of artificial intelligence and generative AI in policing, applied a policy‑informed perspective to support data‑driven decision‑making, and translated analytical insights into practical tools and guidance for operational and strategic use.

Natalie holds a Bachelor of Computing from Queen’s University, where she specialized in Cognitive Science, and a Master of Management Engineering from the University of Waterloo with a specialization in Human–Computer Interaction. Her graduate research focused on generative AI explanations through a feminist perspective, which continues to inform her commitment to ethical, responsible, and inclusive AI design and deployment.