Nevada Heft

Nevada Heft is the Global Privacy Director at Merck, where they manage privacy policies and implementation related to AI and data analytics. With a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University, Nevada brings extensive experience in privacy and data protection compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. Their previous roles include Associate Director and Senior Privacy Administrator at Merck, where they developed innovative tools to streamline compliance processes. Nevada was also a Certified Legal Intern at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, representing clients in probate and administrative hearings. An active speaker at various conferences, Nevada contributed to drafting the EU’s General-Purpose AI Code of Practice.