Melissa Ehlers

Business and market strategy leader focused on scaling privacy-first, on-device child safety AI for platforms serving children worldwide. Partner at ChildSafe.dev and RoseShield™, driving go-to-market strategy, partnerships, and adoption across commercial, government, and regulated sectors—translating complex ethical AI into clear, compliant, real-world solutions without surveillance or data collection. Also CEO of The Proudfoot Group, delivering the Carlo™ AI governance platform for public and private sector use, with deep experience in federal contracting, compliance, and ethical AI deployment. Marine Corps veteran and former Judge Advocate with senior executive leadership across technology, governance, and mission-driven organizations, including public education and community leadership.