Kaliya IdentityWoman Young

Leader in the emerging technology of Self-Sovereign Identity or Decentralized Identity.

Kaliya IdentityWoman Young is a prominent figure in the field of digital identity, particularly in the area of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) or Decentralized Identity.1 2 She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has dedicated the last 20 years of her career to supporting the development of an identity layer for the internet that empowers individuals.1

Professional Achievements

Kaliya is widely recognized for her expertise and contributions to the field:

Co-founder of the Internet Identity Workshop in 2005, which brings together technologists working on decentralized identity systems1 2
Instructor in computer information systems at Merritt College in Oakland, California2
Named one of Fast Company's Most Influential Women in Technology in 20092
Recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 20102

Education and Research

Young holds a Master of Science in Identity Management and Security from the University of Texas at Austin, which she completed in 2017.2 Her work extends beyond academia:

In 2019, she spent two months in India as a New America India-U.S. Public Interest Technology fellow, studying Aadhaar, the country's national ID system2
She consults with governments, NGOs, startups, and enterprises on decentralized identity technologies2

Current Focus

Kaliya continues to be actively involved in discussions and developments related to digital identity:

She regularly shares insights on topics such as biometrics, digital credentials, and various aspects of digital identity through her LinkedIn posts3 4 5
Recently, she has been working with partners in South Africa, focusing on exploring digital identity in the SADC region6

Kaliya Young is known for her deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of digital identity systems, and her work aims to create solutions that prioritize user empowerment and privacy in the digital realm.