Amy Auton-Smith

Amy Auton-Smith is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in technology, international trade, and gender equality.3 She currently serves as the STIO - Technology and Smart Cities at the British Consulate General.3

Auton-Smith is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Public Service at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.1 She is a long-time gender equality champion and has been active in campaigning for global human rights, particularly for women and girls.1 Her experience includes working with the United Nations to design a gender-equal leadership selection process.1

In addition to her academic role, Auton-Smith is an entrepreneur and technology advocate. She founded FairFrame, a New York City-based diversity technology startup, which she exited in 2021.12 FairFrame is an AI-powered platform that helps promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace by highlighting real-time communication-oriented stereotypes and unconscious bias.2

Auton-Smith's professional background includes working as an attorney in private practice in London and Bristol, as well as in-house roles with municipal and central government departments and agencies in the UK.1 She is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.1

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Southampton, a Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Law in the UK, and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from NYU Wagner.1

Auton-Smith is also actively involved in promoting women in technology and AI. She has shared insights on mentorship, sponsorship, and the importance of experienced women in tech supporting other women.4 Additionally, she is recognized as an entrepreneur, educator, tech evangelist, and diversity advocate, often speaking at events such as International Women's Day.5