AI Governance Sprint
From AI chaos to compliance in 90 days.
Kizata helps mission-driven institutions implement practical AI governance that protects data, reduces risk, and earns board confidence.
Why this matters now
- Unapproved AI tools create privacy and compliance risk.
- Leadership needs clarity on what is being used and why.
- Regulators expect documented governance, not ad-hoc policies.
Who we serve
University Executive Teams
Governance frameworks that satisfy boards, protect data, and don't slow innovation.
Nonprofit Leadership
Policies and training that let your team use AI responsibly—without creating compliance exposure.
Public Agencies
Defensible documentation for AI adoption that meets regulatory expectations.
Why now
AI is already in your workflows. Governance needs to catch up.
Adoption is happening. Governance is how you keep it safe, consistent, and useful.
The governance gap
Most institutions are already using AI, but few have a defensible framework. We help you document acceptable use, create oversight, and establish executive accountability.
The Kizata approach
We blend policy, training, and risk management into a single sprint so your leadership team can make confident decisions quickly.
Service pillars
AI Governance Sprint
A 90-day program delivering policy, training, inventory, and executive reporting.
Explore the sprintFractional AI Governance Lead
CIO/CISO-level oversight: policy, training, vendor risk, and quarterly reporting.
Start a conversationDeliverables
What you'll walk away with
Every engagement produces board-forwardable artifacts—not slide decks that gather dust.
AI Acceptable Use Policy
Board-ready policy with sector-specific language
AI Tool Inventory & Risk Register
Cataloged AI usage with risk tiers and controls
Governance Operating Model
RACI, approval workflows, exception handling
Secure Delivery Workflow
How work ships with AI: reviews, data rules, logging
Training & Comms Kit
Materials for leaders, staff, and board
Executive Board Pack
One deck + 1-page memo + 90-day roadmap
Operator-led expertise
Kirk Tramble is a fractional CIO and AI governance advisor who has led technology strategy for complex, mission-driven institutions.
- • Interim Executive Director, Cal Alumni Association ($16M nonprofit)
- • UC Berkeley EECS · Dartmouth Tuck MBA
- • 20+ years enterprise IT, security operations, and digital transformation
Trusted by mission-driven teams
Proven leadership for complex environments.
We partner with institutions that require trusted guidance, privacy discipline, and executive-ready governance.
Operator Notes
Thought leadership
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Insights for mission-driven leaders
Practical guidance on AI policy, governance, and risk management.
Featured
The Acceptable-Use Crisis
65% of higher education staff are already using AI tools. Do you have a governance strategy?
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