Brissa Quiroz, PhD, currently serves as the Innovation + Society Research Director at Microsoft, focusing on advancing racial equity and responsible technology deployment within the justice system while collaborating with academia to enhance the research ecosystem and promote evidence-based public policy on AI innovation. Prior to this role, Brissa worked as the University Relations Lead at Microsoft, fostering collaborations with educational institutions. Brissa has also held significant positions such as Director of the Valley Industry Partnership Program and Engineering Faculty at California State University, Fresno, where the focus was on creating internship opportunities for students. Additional experience includes serving as a Fellow at the HOPE Leadership Institute and as Adjunct Faculty at State Center Community College District, alongside coordinating major STEM outreach events. Brissa earned a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from The University of Texas at El Paso, alongside a Master’s in Industrial Technology and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from California State University, Fresno and The University of Texas at El Paso, respectively.
July, 2023 - present
July, 2021
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