Meet the people behind the mission
A multidisciplinary team spanning software engineering, machine learning, data science, business intelligence, legal research, product development, and firsthand experience navigating the legal system.
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
Built by a team that has lived it
Malcom Shelby
Co-Founder & Head of Product & Strategy
Malcom Shelby leads product strategy, platform development, and long-term vision for SurviveTheTrap. Drawing from firsthand experience navigating the legal system, he helped transform the original legal research behind SurviveTheTrap from handwritten case-law notes into a structured educational resource and, ultimately, an AI-powered legal-information platform. A Florida State University alumnus, Malcom’s professional background spans data analysis, product development, operations, procurement, and applied artificial intelligence. His work focuses on translating complex problems into practical systems and using emerging technology to make information more accessible.
Amir Walcott
Director of Engineering & Research
Amir Walcott leads engineering and technical research at SurviveTheTrap, helping translate the company’s legal-information framework into scalable software and AI-powered tools. His work spans software engineering, machine learning, data processing, legal research systems, and the technical infrastructure supporting SurviveTheTrap’s AI capabilities. With training across Python, data analytics, artificial intelligence, SQL, and data visualization, Amir brings a multidisciplinary approach to building reliable systems that make legal information more structured, accessible, and useful to everyday users.
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Vincent Sibley
Machine Learning Engineer
Vincent Sibley contributes machine learning and data-science expertise to SurviveTheTrap’s development of intelligent legal-information systems. A Florida State University alumnus with a professional background in technology and data, Vincent brings experience across Python, machine learning, cloud technologies, databases, and analytical systems. At SurviveTheTrap, he supports the development and evaluation of machine-learning capabilities as the platform works toward increasingly independent, domain-specific legal AI infrastructure.
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Jakiyah Jones
UI/UX & Business Intelligence Lead
Jakiyah Jones leads user experience, interface design, quality assurance, and business-intelligence initiatives for SurviveTheTrap. A Florida State University alumna with extensive professional experience in business intelligence and analytics, she brings a data-driven perspective to how users interact with complex information — helping ensure the platform stays approachable for people who may have little or no previous experience conducting legal research. She bridges design and analytics, transforming technically sophisticated capabilities into clear, intuitive experiences while supporting testing, product insights, and data-informed decision-making.
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Jacqueline Shelby
Owner
Jacqueline Shelby provides organizational leadership and stewardship for SurviveTheTrap, supporting the company’s mission to expand access to understandable legal information and educational technology. A retired U.S. Air Force veteran, Jacqueline brings a service-oriented perspective to the company’s long-term mission and its commitment to reaching communities that have historically faced barriers to information and opportunity. As owner of SurviveTheTrap, she supports the organization’s strategic development, community impact initiatives, and pursuit of partnerships that can extend accessible legal education to individuals, families, and institutions.
Legal Disclaimer: Survive The Trap is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The information provided is for general informational purposes only. Always consult a licensed attorney for advice about your specific legal situation.