Eileen Donahoe JD, Ph.D

Eileen Donahoe, JD, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Stanford Global Digital Policy Incubator (GDPI) at Stanford University. She is recognized for her work at the intersection of democratic governance, human rights, and technology. Her role involves advocating for tech diplomacy and strategies that protect human rights and democracy in the digital realm.14

Background and Experience

• Education: Donahoe holds both a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Doctorate (Ph.D.), equipping her with a robust foundation in law and policy.
• Previous Roles: She has significant experience in multilateral tech diplomacy, having worked with the U.S. Department of State, where she focused on issues related to digital freedom and human rights.123

Current Focus

At the GDPI, Donahoe leads initiatives aimed at developing policies that address the challenges posed by emerging technologies to democratic processes and human rights. Her work emphasizes collaboration among various stakeholders to create effective governance frameworks in the digital age.4