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{{Short description|Alexandra Reeve Givens, President & CEO of the Center for Democracy & Technology}}
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'''Alexandra Reeve Givens''' (born November 25, 1983) is an American lawyer, technology policy expert, and nonprofit executive. She serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the [[Center for Democracy & Technology]] (CDT), a nonpartisan nonprofit organization focused on protecting civil rights and liberties in the digital age. She has been recognized as one of the "100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics" for 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics™ – 2025 |url=https://womeninaiethics.org/the-list/of-2025/ |website=Women in AI Ethics |access-date=20 June 2025}}</ref> Givens is also known for her advocacy in online privacy, democratic accountability in technology, and ethical governance of emerging technologies.<ref name="CDTProfile">{{cite web |title=Alexandra Reeve Givens |url=https://cdt.org/staff/alexandra-reeve-givens/ |website=Center for Democracy & Technology |date=4 June 2025 |access-date=20 June 2025}}</ref>
'''Alexandra Reeve Givens''' (born November 25, 1983) is an American lawyer, technology policy expert, and nonprofit executive. She serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the [[Center for Democracy & Technology]] (CDT), a nonpartisan nonprofit organization focused on protecting civil rights and liberties in the digital age. She has been recognized as one of the "100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics" for 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics™ – 2025 |url=https://womeninaiethics.org/the-list/of-2025/ |website=Women in AI Ethics |access-date=20 June 2025}}</ref> Givens is also known for her advocacy in online privacy, democratic accountability in technology, and ethical governance of emerging technologies.<ref name="CDTProfile">{{cite web |title=Alexandra Reeve Givens |url=https://cdt.org/staff/alexandra-reeve-givens/ |website=Center for Democracy & Technology |date=4 June 2025 |access-date=20 June 2025}}</ref>

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Alexandra Reeve Givens (born November 25, 1983) is an American lawyer, technology policy expert, and nonprofit executive. She serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), a nonpartisan nonprofit organization focused on protecting civil rights and liberties in the digital age. She has been recognized as one of the "100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics" for 2025.[1] Givens is also known for her advocacy in online privacy, democratic accountability in technology, and ethical governance of emerging technologies.[2]

Early Life and Education

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Givens was born in London, England, to actor and activist Christopher Reeve and Gae Exton.[3] She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law.[2]

Career

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Prior to joining CDT, Givens served as Chief Counsel for IP and Antitrust on the United States Senate Judiciary Committee, working on innovation and consumer protection policy.

She later became the founding Executive Director of the Institute for Technology Law & Policy at Georgetown University Law Center, where she directed research, policy initiatives, and strategic programming at the intersection of law and technology.[4] In a 2023 televised interview with Bloomberg UK, Givens discussed the global landscape for AI regulation, further establishing her as a key voice in international tech policy debates.[5] She has also addressed the impact of election-related misinformation on non-English speakers, appearing on Scripps News in early 2024.[6]

Givens began her career as a litigator at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City and taught for nine years as an adjunct professor at Columbia Law School and Georgetown Law. In her current role as CEO of CDT, she leads an international team of lawyers, technologists, and policy experts. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded its global reach and deepened its work on issues such as AI governance, internet freedom, surveillance reform, and algorithmic accountability. Givens frequently testifies before Congress and appears in major media outlets including CNN, CBS News, NPR, The Washington Post, and WIRED. Her writing has been published in Slate, Barron's, Ms. Magazine, and Democracy Journal.[2] She was profiled in Columbia Law School's "How I Got Here" series, which detailed her career path and public interest motivations.[7]

Board and Advisory Roles

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Givens serves on the board of the Urban Institute,[8] and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which supports individuals living with paralysis and spinal cord injuries.[9] She is also a member of advisory boards for the Aspen Institute, World Economic Forum, Partnership on AI, KKR, and various technology companies. Her World Economic Forum profile highlights her leadership on responsible tech and policy reform.[10] In addition, she is a judge for the Webby Awards[11] and is listed as a leading privacy and technology expert by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).[12]

Personal Life

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Givens married Garren Givens in 2008, and they have one child.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics™ – 2025". Women in AI Ethics. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Alexandra Reeve Givens". Center for Democracy & Technology. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  3. ^ "All About Christopher Reeve's Children". People. April 2, 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Alexandra Reeve Givens". Center for a New American Security. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  5. ^ "CDT's Reeve Givens on AI Regulation Landscape". Bloomberg. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  6. ^ "CDT CEO Alexandra Reeve Givens Discussing Impact of Election Misinformation". Center for Democracy & Technology. March 3, 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  7. ^ "How I Got Here: Alexandra Reeve Givens '08". Columbia Law School. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  8. ^ "Alexandra Reeve Givens". Urban Institute. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  9. ^ "Board of Directors". Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  10. ^ "Alexandra Reeve Givens". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  11. ^ "Alexandra Reeve Givens". SAG‑AFTRA. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  12. ^ "Alexandra Reeve Givens". International Association of Privacy Professionals. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
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