Quick Assessment
| Dimension | Assessment | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | AI Governance Researcher | Georgetown CSET Interim Executive Director |
| Global Recognition | TIME 100 AI 2024 | Listed among most influential people in AI |
| OpenAI Board | 2021-2023 | Voted to remove Sam Altman; resigned after his reinstatement |
| Policy Influence | High | Congressional testimony, Foreign Affairs, The Economist |
| Research Focus | U.S.-China AI competition, AI safety, governance | CSET publications and grants |
| Academic Credentials | MA Security Studies (Georgetown), BSc Chemical Engineering (Melbourne) | Strong interdisciplinary background |
| EA Movement | Early leader | Founded EA Melbourne chapter, worked at GiveWell and Coefficient Giving |
Personal Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Birth Year | 1992 |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | BSc Chemical Engineering, University of Melbourne (2014); Diploma in Languages, University of Melbourne; MA Security Studies, Georgetown University (2021) |
| High School | Melbourne Girls Grammar School |
| University Score | 99.95 (Australian university admission) |
| Current Position | Interim Executive Director, Georgetown CSET (September 2025-present) |
| Previous Positions | Director of Strategy and Foundational Research Grants, CSET; Senior Research Analyst, Coefficient Giving; OpenAI Board Member |
| Languages | English, Mandarin Chinese (studied in Beijing) |