Washington, DC – The Stimson Center is pleased to announce the return of Cindy Vestergaard as Senior Fellow and Director of the organization’s new Converging Technology and Global Security Program.
Vestergaard previously served as Senior Fellow and Director of the Stimson Center’s Blockchain in Practice and Nuclear Safeguards programs. In 2022, Vestergaard served as Vice President of Special Projects and External Relations at Datatrails (formerly RKVST), which leverages cryptography and distributed ledger technology to enhance trust in digital content and supply chains. Throughout, Vestergaard maintained her connection with the Stimson Center as a Nonresident Fellow, continuing to contribute her insights and expertise. Read Cindy’s full bio.
A leading expert in the intersection of technology and global security, as head of the Converging Technology and Global Security Program, Vestergaard will leverage her wealth of knowledge and expertise to navigate the complex landscape of emerging global challenges. The program will expand upon the pioneering work of the Blockchain in Practice program, promising to explore how innovative technologies like blockchain, in addition to artificial intelligence, 3D printing, genetic engineering, nuclear technologies, and more, can reshape international security. Learn more about the Converging Technology and Global Security program.
“We are excited to welcome Cindy Vestergaard home to the Stimson Center and are ever inspired by her dedication to advancing innovation at the intersection of technology and global security,” said Brian Finlay, President and CEO of the Stimson Center. “Her leadership in expanding this work under our new Converging Technologies and Global Security program echoes Stimson’s commitment to identifying the positive use cases of technology for meeting global challenges.”
“I am honored and excited to return to the Stimson Center as head of the Converging Technology and Global Security program,” said Cindy Vestergaard. “This venture is not just a professional endeavor, but a commitment to exploring the profound impact of technology on our global security landscape, building upon the foundation I previously created. In an era where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, this program will serve as a platform for cutting-edge research, facilitating collaboration across stakeholders, and providing actionable insights that contribute to policy development. The Stimson Center has a unique ability to foster innovation, and I so am grateful to again be part of this community that shares a commitment to creating a safer, more secure world.”
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The Stimson Center promotes international security and shared prosperity through applied research and independent analysis, global engagement, and policy innovation.
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