Grace Yee
About Grace Yee
Grace Yee serves as the Senior Director of Ethical Innovation at Adobe, focusing on AI ethics and accessibility. With a background in engineering and extensive experience in ethical innovation, she has held various roles in notable companies, including Avolent and Accenture.
Current Role at Adobe
Grace Yee serves as the Senior Director of Ethical Innovation, focusing on AI Ethics and Accessibility at Adobe. She has held this position since 2023 and operates in a hybrid work environment based in San Jose, California. In her current role, she is responsible for leading initiatives that ensure ethical practices in artificial intelligence and promote accessibility across Adobe's products and services.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Prior to her current role, Grace Yee worked at Adobe as the Director of Ethical Innovation, concentrating on AI Ethics from 2021 to 2023. She also held the position of Senior Manager for Product Development for Adobe Sensei Artificial Intelligence from 2018 to 2021. Her tenure at Adobe has been marked by her commitment to integrating ethical considerations into AI development.
Professional Background
Grace Yee has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles at Avolent and Accenture. She worked as a Solutions Architect in Global Professional Services at Avolent from 1998 to 2003. Earlier in her career, she served as a Senior Consultant in Financial Services at Accenture from 1993 to 1997. These experiences have contributed to her expertise in navigating complex organizational dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Grace Yee earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in ethical innovation and AI, enabling her to approach challenges with analytical rigor and a focus on operational efficiency.
Collaborative Approach
Grace Yee enjoys collaborating on nascent ideas and values working with individuals who are open to change. She is known for her ability to challenge the status quo and foster innovative thinking within teams. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and adaptability, which are essential in the rapidly evolving field of AI ethics.