Gennie Gebhart
About Gennie Gebhart
Gennie Gebhart is the Associate Director of Research at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, where she has worked since 2018. She focuses on consumer privacy and security, and has a background in International Studies, Economics, and Library and Information Science from the University of Washington.
Current Role at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Gennie Gebhart serves as the Associate Director of Research at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on research related to consumer privacy and security, particularly concerning third-party tracking and platform policy. Her work contributes to EFF's mission of defending civil liberties in the digital world. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Prior to her current role, Gennie Gebhart worked at the Electronic Frontier Foundation as a Researcher from 2016 to 2018. During this time, she engaged in various research initiatives that aligned with EFF's objectives, further developing her expertise in digital rights and privacy issues.
Internship and Early Career at IREX
Gennie Gebhart began her career as an intern at IREX, specifically within the Beyond Access program, from 2014 to 2015. This internship took place in Bangkok, Thailand, and lasted for eight months. Her experience at IREX provided her with foundational insights into international development and access to information.
Educational Background
Gennie Gebhart earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Economics from the University of Washington, graduating Magna Cum Laude with Honors in 2013. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Washington Information School in 2016. This academic background supports her research focus on privacy and information access.
Research Focus and Academic Involvement
Gennie Gebhart's research and writing concentrate on consumer privacy and security, with particular attention to third-party tracking and secure messaging. She also serves as an Affiliate Associate Professor at the University of Washington's Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. Additionally, she is involved in program committees for several computer security research venues, contributing to the academic community.