Sarah Alt is an accomplished professional in ethical artificial intelligence with extensive information technology expertise working for and consulting with companies, professional services firms, institutions of higher education, startups, and nonprofits. As the Chief Information Officer for Phelps Dunbar, Sarah spearheads strategies for people, process and technology to drive innovation, excellence and client value.

 

Sarah is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and events, where she shares her knowledge and experiences of designing, developing, and deploying technology responsibly. Sarah is an IAPP certified AI governance professional and has contributed to ethical guidelines and standards for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

 

Sarah was nominated to serve on the 2024 Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin, is a 2025 Lawdragon 100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors and was nominated to the 2025 Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence.