Ann Z. Caracristi
| Ann Z. Caracristi | |
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| Deputy Director of the NSA | |
| In office 1 April 1980 – 30 July 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Drake |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Rich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ann Zeilinger Caracristi February 1, 1921 Bronxville, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Russell Sage College, Federal Executive Institute |
| Profession | cryptanalyst, intelligence consultant and official |
Ann Zeilinger Caracristi (born February 1, 1921) is an American cryptanalyst, former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency,[1] where she served at various positions over a 40-year career. She served as a member of the Secretary of Defense Joint Security Commission and President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board. She became the first woman at NSA to be promoted to GS-18 rank, in 1975. She was born in Bronxville, New York.[2]
In 2002, her name was given to a Naval Intelligence Professionals' award.[3]
Rewards
- 1980 - Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award.
References
- ↑ Former Deputy Directors NSA website.
- ↑ Who's who of American women. Marquis Who's Who. 1973. ISBN 9780837904085. Retrieved 2015-04-13.
- ↑ Ann Caracristi Award on the Naval Intelligence website
- Ann Z. Caracristi short biography on the NSA website.
- Biographical Information on the Federation of American Scientists website.
| Preceded by Robert E. Drake |
Deputy Director of the National Security Agency April 1980 – July 1982 |
Succeeded by Robert E. Rich |
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