Vera Zakem is a tech leader with a focus on strengthening democracy and countering disinformation. She currently leads a mission-driven agency that serves governments, industry, and civil society in identifying risk and developing policy campaigns. Vera serves on a bipartisan Task Force to strengthen democracy and counter authoritarianism and is also a Senior Technology and Policy Advisor at the Institute for Security and Technology.

Vera is an expert in disinformation, cyber security, online radicalization, and the impact of emerging technology on society. She has led high-profile global policy and research initiatives as well as strategic business development and policy campaigns, raising up to $75M in revenue. Additionally, she has brought customer-centric research and strategies to Twitter's operations, making it better able to serve customers globally. Vera is a published author and speaker who advocates for diversity and inclusion in industry and public institutions and is passionate about ensuring women's representation in all sectors of society.

Vera has a Master's Degree from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of San Francisco. She has worked for organizations such as the Institute for Security and Technology, Atlas Corps, CNA Corporation, and Twitter. Besides, Vera holds multiple leadership positions and has been featured on various media outlets, sharing her expert opinions on tech policy, human rights, and women in leadership.