Data Driven Diplomacy: Panel discussion with State Department & GDIT Professionals
You are invited to a networking event exclusive to GW students that will explore how technology and data are transforming and enhancing our approach to diplomacy.
Panelist bios:
Laura Williams, Director Of Analytics, Center for Analytics, U.S. Department of State. Laura currently serves as the Director of Analytics in the Office of Management Strategy and Solutions’ Center for Analytics where she leads a team of 70 data scientists and project managers who work to transform data into bold insights across the Department’s top foreign policy and management areas.
Carol Kuntz teaches the policy implications of artificial intelligence at George Washington and Georgetown Universities and conducts research as an adjunct fellow in the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Dave Vennergrund is a Data Scientist and Distinguished Technologist at GDIT. He is the director of GDIT’s AI and Data Insights consulting practice which focuses on AI/ML, Big Data, Cloud Native Analytics, Data Science, and Modern Data Management. Dave leads the GDIT’s AI and Data Insights Centers of Excellence – a network of over 600 employees.
Nisa Moore is Business Area Vice President of Diplomacy for General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), known for their delivery of critical mission capabilities across federal civilian agencies. Nisa leads a portfolio valued at over $3.5B of key programs advancing the interests of the American people. Her leadership encompasses global supply chain management, security engineering, cloud, cyber, threat reduction, and service delivery.
The Data Driven Diplomacy event is part of the Technology and Diplomacy series hosted by GDIT and The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs. The series brings together industry, academia, and government to discuss important transnational issues that impact our national security and the vital diplomatic interest of the United States.