AI Governance Advisors
Our Team
Team Bios
Our team of AI governance experts brings decades of combined experience in information governance, risk management, and AI implementation. Each member offers unique expertise to help organizations navigate the complex landscape of AI governance and compliance.
Suzanne DiCicco
IGP, CIGO, CIGO/AI
With over 25 years in global financial services and more than 15 years in information governance and risk, Suzanne excels at transforming complex information and AI risk into clear, enterprise-ready governance that enables innovation and strengthens trust. She understands that effective governance is not just protection - it’s a business strategy that drives accountability, scalability, and resilience.
That instinct is her signature strength.
As a Principal at AI Governance Advisors, Suzanne guides organizations in establishing robust information governance, AI governance, and data protection frameworks. She built an Information Governance program from the ground up for a global financial services firm, designing scalable data lifecycle controls, enterprise policy, and cross-functional operating models across multiple business lines. Suzanne was also a founding member of the firm’s AI Governance Program, helping establish responsible AI oversight and practical guardrails to support adoption while managing risk.
Suzanne designs comprehensive AI governance service plans, from assessing opportunities and implementation readiness, to developing governance frameworks that support alignment with regulations such as the EU AI Act, GDPR, and CCPA. She also offers fractional leadership as a Chief AI Officer or governance/risk executive, helping organizations operationalize standards such as NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001 through controls, training, and oversight routines.
Her career includes significant enterprise leadership across Legal, Privacy, Security, Data, Engineering, and AI teams, where she translated regulatory complexity into actionable strategies that align governance with business goals. Suzanne brings proven leadership, combining deep operational execution with a sharp focus on risk, accountability, information governance, and responsible AI—consistently delivering practical, impactful programs with clear business and operational benefits.
Todd Dietrich
IGP, CIPM, CIGO/AI
With over 25 years at the intersection of data, operations, and compliance, Todd L. Dietrich excels at transforming intricate data management challenges into clear business advantages. He understands that effective data strategies drive efficiency and profitability through smart planning and technology adoption.
This perception became his defining ability.
As a Principal at AI Governance Advisors, Todd guides organizations in establishing robust AI governance and data protection frameworks.
Todd designs comprehensive AI service plans, from assessing opportunities and implementing solutions like chatbots, to developing governance frameworks that ensure compliance with regulations such as the EU AI Act, GDPR, and CCPA. He also offers fractional leadership as a Chief AI Officer or Chief Operating Officer, ensuring adherence to standards like NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001.
His career includes significant time as a Managing Director at BDO USA, P.C., where he co-founded the Data & Information Governance Practice, and his background in paralegal work and digital forensics reinforces his deep understanding of data integrity and legal processes.
Todd brings proven leadership, combining deep operational knowledge with a sharp focus on privacy, data protection, information governance, and AI strategy, consistently delivering practical, impactful strategies with clear financial and operational benefits.
We deliver more than strategy and governance - we deliver results!
Strategic Planning
Develop comprehensive AI governance frameworks tailored to your organization's specific needs and regulatory requirements.
Implementation
Guide your team through the practical steps of implementing AI governance policies and procedures across your organization.
Ongoing Support
Provide continuous guidance as regulations evolve and your AI capabilities expand, ensuring long-term compliance and success.
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