Michelle Parker is a senior executive leader with over two decades of experience advancing U.S. foreign policy, technology, and economic security. A career Foreign Service Officer with USAID, she led digital transformation across 100 countries, implementing the Agency’s first Digital Strategy and shaping global work on AI governance, cybersecurity, and 5G policy. She has worked with Ambassadors, Ministers, and C-suite leaders, and served in conflict zones from Afghanistan to Central America. Michelle is passionate about strengthening American leadership in emerging technologies and ensuring open, secure, and rights-respecting digital ecosystems.