Dr. Vanessa Bouché

Dr. Vanessa Bouché is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in research, academia, and business. Dr. Vanessa began their career in 2004 as an Analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2012, they joined Texas Christian University as an Assistant Professor, eventually becoming an Associate Professor. In 2018, they became the Managing Director of Bouché Associates, as well as the Co-Founder and CEO of Savhera. In 2021, they joined the AT&T Center for Virtualization as a Research Fellow, engaging in cross-disciplinary research leveraging AI and data science to enhance the data collection and analysis capabilities of HumanTraffickingData.org.

Dr. Vanessa Bouché received their BA in Theirtory & Religion from Columbia University in 2001. Dr. Vanessa then went on to The University of Texas at Austin, where they earned their M.P.Aff in Public Policy in 2004. Finally, they obtained their Ph.D. in Political Science from The Ohio State University in 2011.