Camille Stewart (she/her)

Camille is a cyber and tech attorney who has worked at the intersection of technology, security, law, and policy in the government and private sector. Camille is a Sr. Policy Specialist at Google, a New America Cybersecurity Policy Fellow, A Truman National Security Fellow, a Council on Foreign Relations Term Member & on the Advisory Board of Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS). Camille was appointed the Senior Policy Advisor for Cyber, Infrastructure & Resilience Policy at the Department of Homeland Security in the Obama Administration. More about Camille’s work can be found on her website.

What’s a challenge you’ve faced and how did you get through it?

At 13 I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that changed my life forever. From missing half my senior year of high school to undergoing multiple surgeries and treatments, my health has created an optimism inside me that carries me through every challenge that comes my way. I have gotten through all challenges in my life by anchoring myself in community and faith, looking at issues logically, and leveraging the insight of those I trust.

What’s something you’ve done that you’re really proud of?

Starting a working group that focuses on the impacts of emerging technology and cybersecurity on communities of color, especially women of color, has been an amazing culmination of my professional pursuits and the communities I care for. Not only does this group support the creation of opportunities to expand representation in these spaces; it’s harnessing the expertise of our members to identify and amplify work being done to give voice to women of color. Creating awareness of our needs has been a dream. There’s a lot of work to be done, but I am encouraged by the support we’ve received.