Biography
Tracy Kosa, Ph.D., is a seasoned privacy expert and ethical technology advocate with over 25 years of experience in privacy risk mitigation, data governance, and regulatory compliance across industries, including tech giants, government agencies, universities, and healthcare systems. She is passionate about developing interdisciplinary teams and fostering a culture of privacy and data protection, ensuring organizations maintain compliance with evolving global regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, CPRA, and CCPA.
Dr. Kosa's career highlights include leadership roles at Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, where she guided large teams and crafted innovative privacy solutions. At Meta, she spearheaded initiatives to align the company's privacy programs with its product development processes, while at Amazon, she oversaw the development of trust-building customer-facing privacy features for Alexa. As the founder of Privacyand, she helps nonprofits and small businesses protect customer data through customized privacy solutions.
Her expertise in privacy education and policy extends to academia, where she serves as an adjunct professor at Seattle University and has been involved in teaching privacy and ethics in technology across several universities. Dr. Kosa is a published author and frequent public speaker, sharing her insights at numerous global privacy and technology conferences. Her academic background includes a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, with a dissertation focused on measuring privacy.
Dr. Kosa's career is marked by a dedication to upholding ethical standards in technology and ensuring that privacy remains at the forefront of digital innovation. She is a sought-after speaker, educator, and consultant, known for her ability to simplify complex privacy concepts for diverse audiences. Her thought leadership and hands-on experience make her a key figure in the ongoing evolution of privacy in the digital age.
