Jennifer Hay is a national security leader with deep expertise at the intersection of technology, policy, and defense. Most recently, she served as Director of the Defense Digital Service (DDS), where she led a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers, and designers delivering rapid software solutions across the Department of Defense.
Previously, Jennifer led Global Government Relations at DataRobot, an enterprise AI platform, where she shaped policy on responsible AI and supported deployments for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and public good organizations.
Over her two-decade career, Jennifer has held key roles at the Department of Defense and the White House, including positions at the National Security Council, the Deputy Secretary of Defense’s office, the Office of the Under Secretary for Intelligence & Security, and the Defense Intelligence Agency.
She holds an M.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Political Science from Pepperdine University. She lives in Arlington, MA, with her husband, son, dog, and cat.