Shannon Vallor

Shannon Vallor is a philosopher of technology at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. She is presently the William J. Rewak, S.J. Professor, and chair of the philosophy department. She is president of the Society for Philosophy and Technology, and an executive board member of the Foundation for Responsible Robotics She was given the World Technology Award in Ethics in 2015, and has authored numerous articles on ethical issues in emerging technology, as well as a book, "Technology and the Virtues: A Philosophical Guide to a Future Worth Wanting".