Zhanna Lynne Shank, J.D.

Principal & CEO, Systems Ethics Advisory (SEA)

(formerly Zhanna L. Malekos Smith)

Overview

Zhanna L. Shank is a leading strategist at the intersection of international law, national security, and emerging technology. With over a decade of experience advising global institutions—including DARPA, the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the United Nations—she provides leaders with a systems-integrated lens to navigate the ethical and governance dimensions of the modern digital landscape.

Core Expertise & Impact

Education & Credentials

J.D., University of California, Davis School of Law (Cyberlaw Specialization)

M.A., King’s College London, Department of War Studies

B.A., International Relations & Russian, Wellesley College

Associate of King’s College London: Ethics, Theology, and Philosophy, King’s College London