Minerva Tantoco

Minerva Tantoco is an accomplished professional with a background in technology and innovation. They have held various leadership positions in both the private and public sectors, focusing on areas such as AI, Fintech, and digital identity verification. Currently, Minerva serves as the Interim Chief Executive Officer at the New York Hall of Science and is a Member of the Financial Innovation Advisory Board at the New York State Department of Financial Services. Prior positions include Chief AI Officer at NYU McSilver Institute and Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Grasshopper Bank. Their impressive career also includes roles at UBS, Merrill Lynch, and Fannie Mae. Minerva holds a BA in Philosophy and Cognitive Science from Vassar College.