Katherine (Kate) Manning
About Katherine (Kate) Manning
Katherine (Kate) Manning is a Junior Privacy Analyst at DuckDuckGo, with a strong background in privacy and open source software. She holds a Master of Arts from Mills College and has contributed to various projects, including her role as a Mozilla Contributor.
Current Role at DuckDuckGo
Katherine Manning serves as a Junior Privacy Analyst at DuckDuckGo, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on privacy-related initiatives and contributes to the company's mission of providing a more private search experience for users. Her work involves analyzing privacy practices and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
Educational Background
Katherine Manning has a robust educational background. She earned her Master of Arts (M.A.) from Mills College, where she studied from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Connecticut College. Additionally, she studied at Barnard College, further enhancing her academic qualifications.
Professional Experience
Before joining DuckDuckGo, Katherine Manning held various positions that contributed to her expertise in privacy and technology. She worked at Mills College as an Academic Projects staff member from 2016 to 2018. She also interned with Mozilla Webcompat through the Outreachy program in 2018, where she focused on web compatibility issues. Additionally, she worked as a freelance Android Developer from 2021 to 2022.
Contributions to Open Source Projects
Katherine Manning has been actively involved in open source projects, particularly as a Mozilla Contributor since 2018. Her contributions focus on enhancing privacy and promoting open source software. This involvement reflects her commitment to fostering diversity in technology, as demonstrated by her participation in the Outreachy program.