Salama Edwards

Improved DOT inspection performance by ~30% and restored passing results after the carrier failed inspections across 5 violation types. Established driver qualification files and a preventive maintenance calendar, and secured adoption of GRC software to centralize inspection evidence and automate documentation.

Mobilized 200+ volunteers for a community food drive, organizing activities and a charity event for a new residential block.

Achieved 0 audit findings and 0 appeals on the Governor's flagship affordable housing PPP by translating the PPP Act and Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act into a 25-point control framework. Blocked unlawful bid evaluation criteria and drafted a joint venture framework, and exposed 15% overbilling across external counsel invoices.

Achieved and maintained 0 disallowances on a $9.9M, 5-year African Development Bank-funded project by preparing compliance records for project closure and external audit. Identified ineligible expenditures in ~4% of sampled vouchers and built an Excel recovery tracker, and trained 15+ staff across 8 countries on procurement compliance.

Reduced regulatory and financial risks by 40% within 6 months by implementing data protection protocols for 100+ corporate clients. Prevented ~25% in stock losses by reconciling inventory against sales invoices, and cut contract processing time by 30% by standardizing contract workflows.

Provided legal assistance in a law firm, supporting attorneys with case preparation and documentation.

Gained legal experience in an embassy setting, supporting legal and consular functions.

Privacy Law and Data Protection program from Lund University, completed in 2026.

Social Impact and Public Policy Specialization from the University of Michigan, completed in 2026.

Lead AI Governance, Policy, and Continuous Compliance program from Penn University, completed in 2026.

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) certification from IAPP, completed in 2026.

Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, completed in 2019.

Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, completed in 2015.

Bachelor of Law and Shariah from Zanzibar University, completed in 2013.

Advocates Practicing Certificate from the Law Society.

Education at the Association of Business Management (ABE) in Nairobi, Kenya.