Emily Reid
About Emily Reid
Emily Reid is the Chief Executive Officer of AI4ALL, where she focuses on developing technology that addresses human-centric problems. She advocates for diversity in the tech workforce and has a strong background in education and cybersecurity.
Current Role at AI4ALL
Emily Reid serves as the Chief Executive Officer of AI4ALL, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on advancing the organization's mission to promote diversity in artificial intelligence education. Her leadership aims to create inclusive technology solutions that address human-centric challenges.
Previous Experience in Education and Technology
Emily Reid has extensive experience in education and technology. She was the founding Director of Education at Girls Who Code, where she led initiatives that taught coding to over 30,000 girls. She also served as a Summer Immersion Program Instructor at Girls Who Code and held the position of Vice President of Open Learning at AI4ALL prior to becoming CEO.
Educational Background
Emily Reid holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Tufts University, where she also minored in Computer Science. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from Columbia University. Additionally, she completed graduate studies in Computer Science at Boston University.
Career in Cybersecurity
Emily Reid worked as a Senior Cyber Security Scientist/Engineer at MITRE from 2009 to 2013. In this role, she contributed to research and development in cybersecurity, publishing findings in the field. Her work in this area underscores her expertise in technology and security.
Advocacy for Diversity in Technology
Emily Reid advocates for a diverse workforce in technology. She emphasizes the importance of including a wide range of perspectives in technology development to better represent global demographics. Her initiatives aim to ensure that technology is created by diverse groups to enhance its societal impact.