Trust, Access, and Visibility

Abstract

This article recounts the author’s journey through mathematics, cryptography, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing her pioneering work in health and genomic privacy. From childhood math problems to a PhD in theoretical mathematics, she navigated academia and industry, notably contributing to elliptic curve cryptography and post-quantum cryptography. Her leadership roles, including at Microsoft Research and Meta AI, highlight her impact on women in mathematics through the founding of WIN and the AWM Fellowship. The author’s dedication to privacy-preserving technologies and her appearances in public forums underscore her commitment to advancing both science and social equity.