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Ms. Walden serves as the President of the Paladin Global Institute, which invests in research and advocacy and brings together the public and private sectors in pursuit of protecting critical infrastructure and enhancing the safety of people online. Prior to leading the Paladin Global Institute, Ms. Walden served as the Principal Deputy National Cyber Director and interim National Cyber Director in the White House. She is a recognized leader in the fields of cybersecurity, emerging technology policy, and national security both in government – the White House, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Commerce – and the private sector – Paladin, Microsoft, Pillsbury, and Mayer Brown. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Affairs, serves on the Board of the Atlantic Council, and is the co-chair of Aspen Digital U.S. Cybersecurity. Most recently, Washingtonian Magazine selected her one of the most powerful women in Washington D.C.