Idalia Friedson

Idalia Friedson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the technology and consulting industries.

At Strangeworks, they held the position of VP, Strategic Development starting in December 2022.

Prior to that, they served as an Advisory Board Member at Quantum Alliance Initiative from July 2018 onwards.

From October to December 2022, they worked as Chief of Staff at Rigetti Computing. Before that, they held roles such as Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations, Senior Business Operations Manager, Business Operations Manager, and Lead, Technology Partnerships at Rigetti Computing from 2019 to 2022.

At Publicis Sapient, Friedson worked as a Senior Associate Business Consultant from March to November 2019 and as an Associate Business Consultant from July 2018 to March 2019. In these roles, they led consulting and requirements for software development teams, conducted analysis and designed software, and presented technological solutions to stakeholders.

Friedson started their career at Hudson Institute as a Research Associate and Project Manager from August 2017 to July 2018. There, they co-founded and led the Quantum Alliance Initiative Policy Center and published articles on quantum technology. Idalia also served as a Research Assistant from June 2015 to July 2017.

Idalia Friedson completed their Bachelor's Degree in Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought at Amherst College from 2011 to 2015. In 2013, they also attended The Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Rothberg International School for a brief period, although the specific field of study at this institution is not provided.