Dr. Tasha Austin-Williams - BlackStars Experience
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Dr. Tasha Austin-Williams

Principal
Deloitte

Dr. Tasha Austin-Williams is a Principal within Deloitte’s Risk and Financial Advisory business boasting an extensive career of over 25 years in professional services. Her expertise spans the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics across a multitude of domains, including commercial and federal audits, fraud detection and analysis, dispute resolution and investigations, and within the defense and international affairs sector.

Tasha assumes a pivotal role in guiding Deloitte’s endeavors within the dynamic domain of Artificial Intelligence. Her distinctive contribution resides in pioneering innovative, insight-driven solutions that catalyze profound transformation for her clients’ core missions. Tasha’s day-to-day role includes serving as the lead business partner actively contributing to the advancement of state diplomacy’s critical mission. More broadly, Tasha provides strategic guidance to C-Suite Executives and management across the federal community, aiding them in navigating their agencies’ most intricate and distinctive data challenges. Additionally, Tasha is instrumental in assisting organizations in evaluating their readiness for and adoption of AI solutions.

Tasha also serves as the Executive Director of Deloitte’s Artificial Intelligence Institute for Government, where she plays a pivotal role in the organization’s mission to bolster its capabilities in pivotal domains, particularly in the realm of trustworthy and ethical AI. Her portfolio encompasses the significant task of amplifying Deloitte’s thought leadership and digital footprint within the sphere of AI for the public sector. Central to Tasha’s mandate is the orchestration of a multifaceted ecosystem, drawing together diverse stakeholders comprising of government executives, leaders in non-profit organizations, academia, policymakers, and technology firms. Tasha recently completed her Ph.D. research in Artificial Intelligence, which focuses on using AI to detect human bias to address disparities in higher education and with financial inclusion.

Tasha previously earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree in mathematics from North Carolina Central University, her MBA from Howard University, and also holds a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Business Strategy and Applications from the University of California, Berkeley, underscoring her commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and their practical applications. Tasha currently serves on several Boards including the Board of Directors for NABA Inc. where she leads the Strategy, Innovation, and Technology Committee, and resides in Bowie, MD with her family. Her notable achievements were acknowledged in 2023 when she was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders by Women We Admire, and more recently in March 2024, Tasha was recognized by Deloitte as one of the Top 10 Deloitte AI Trailblazers during Women’s History Month.

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