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Esther Tetruashvily
Global Affairs at OpenAI | J.D. Candidate at Georgetown | Former U.S. Diplomat | Forbes 30 Under 30 in Law and Policy
Esther Tetruashvily is a Member of Global Affairs Staff at OpenAI, based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area.1 She joined OpenAI in January 2024 and has been in this role for about 9 months.1
Background and Education
Esther is currently a J.D. candidate at Georgetown University Law Center, expected to graduate in 2024.1 She is also a Technology Law and Policy Scholar and a Fritz Family Fellow at the Georgetown Institute for Technology, Law, and Policy.12 Her educational background includes:
- Doctor of Law (JD) from Georgetown University Law Center (2021-2024)
- Master of Arts (MA) from Harvard University (2012-2014)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) from The College of New Jersey (2007-2011)1
Professional Experience
Before joining OpenAI, Esther served as a U.S. Diplomat, working in various roles at U.S. embassies in China, Tajikistan, the U.S. Mission to NATO in Brussels, and at the Russia Desk.2 Her experiences have shaped her passion for human rights, human security, and international relations.2
Areas of Expertise and Interest
Esther's work focuses on several key areas:
- Data governance
- Next-generation encryption technology
- Algorithmic fairness and accountability
- Comparative AI governance regimes1
She is dedicated to addressing issues at the intersection of geopolitics, data, and AI governance.1 Esther believes in the importance of inclusive, multi-stakeholder discussions and innovation in privacy design, risk management, and digital trade policy to ensure that AI benefits all.1
Language Skills
Esther is proficient in multiple languages:
- English (native or bilingual proficiency)
- Russian (full professional proficiency)
- Mandarin Chinese (professional working proficiency)
- Spanish (professional working proficiency)1
Additional Achievements
Esther has been recognized as part of Forbes 30 Under 30 in Law and Policy.1 She is also involved in various academic and extracurricular activities, including co-leading a seminar on the Law of Open Source Software and running Georgetown's Cyber Law Society.2
