Privacy Expert; Author of "Privacy Past, Present and Future" & "The Privacy Pirates"
Dr. Leslie Gruis Biography
Dr. Leslie Gruis was born a patriot and raised on Capitol Hill and has dedicated her life to the intersection of mathematics, national service, privacy and civil liberties. Dr. Gruis spent three decades as a senior intelligence officer at the National Security Agency, where she developed disruptive technologies to tackle complex security challenges and helped shape internal debates around surveillance and privacy. As the first president of the NSA’s Women in Mathematics Society, Dr. Gruis championed female inclusion in STEM early in her career. Dr. Gruis also held leadership roles at U.S. Cyber Command and the National Intelligence Council before retiring to focus on privacy advocacy and STEM education. She is the author of "Privacy Past, Present, and Future," "The Privacy Pirates" and a third book.
Dr. Gruis’s texts are high-impact and use language accessible and understandable by all Americans. In addition to writing and speaking, she mentors students in math, science and history, especially middle school girls aspiring to careers in STEM. Dr. Gruis holds a PhD in applied mathematics and engineering sciences from Northwestern University and remains active with several professional societies, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Association for Computing Machinery, the Association for Women in Mathematics and the Washington Academy of Sciences. Dr. Gruis has been a member of the Cosmos Club since 2017.
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Dr. Leslie Gruis Speaking Topics
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The Privacy Pirates: What Every American Should Know About Data Collection
In this eye-opening talk based on her book "The Privacy Pirates," Dr. Leslie Gruis demystifies the invisible world of data tracking and surveillance. With decades of experience inside the NSA, she helps everyday people understand what’s really happening to their information, who profits, and how to reclaim their digital autonomy.
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AI, Ethics, and the Future of Privacy
Artificial intelligence is transforming society, but at what cost to our privacy and civil liberties? Dr. Leslie Gruis unpacks the real-world implications of AI on surveillance, discrimination, and data ethics. This talk is perfect for audiences seeking to navigate the moral dilemmas of emerging tech.
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Dr. Leslie Gruis is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Artificial Intelligence, Civil Rights, Cybersecurity, Data, Ethics & Integrity, Family & Parenting, Futurism, Mathematics, Non-Fiction Authors, Security & Defense, Social Activism, STEM, STEM Education, Women in Tech -
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Dr. Leslie Gruis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Privacy Pirates: What Every American Should Know About Data Collection, AI, Ethics, and the Future of Privacy, From the NSA to the Classroom: Protecting Student Privacy in the Age of Chatbots, How to Talk to Your Kids About Digital Privacy and Digital Rights are Civil Rights: Why Privacy Should Matter to All of Us. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Leslie Gruis for your event is available upon request. Dr. Leslie Gruis generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Eric Boles, Daymond John, Jelly Roll and Rocky Bleier. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Leslie Gruis for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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