Tasha Austin-Williams
Dr. Tasha Austin-Williams is a principal within Deloitte’s Risk and Financial Advisory business, boasting an extensive career of over 25 years in professional services. Her expertise spans the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics across a multitude of domains, including commercial and federal audits, fraud detection and analysis, dispute resolution and investigations, and within the defense and international affairs sectors.
Dr. Austin-Williams plays a pivotal role in guiding Deloitte’s endeavors within the dynamic domain of artificial intelligence. Her distinctive contributions reside in pioneering innovative, insight-drive solutions that catalyze profound transformation for her clients’ core missions. Dr. Austin-Williams’ day-to-day role includes serving as the lead business partner, actively contributing to the advancement of state diplomacy’s critical mission. More broadly, she provides strategic guidance to C-suite executives and management across the federal community, aiding them in navigating the most intricate and distinctive data challenges facing their agencies. Additionally, Dr. Austin-Williams is instrumental in assisting organizations in evaluating their readiness for and adoption of AI solutions.
Dr. Austin-Williams also serves as the Executive Director of Deloitte’s Artificial Intelligence Institute for Government, where she plays a vital role in the organization’s mission to bolster its capabilities in pivotal domains, particularly in the realm of trustworthy and ethical AI. Her portfolio encompasses the significant task of amplifying Deloitte’s thought leadership and digital footprint within the sphere of AI for the public sector. Central to Dr. Austin-Williams’ mandate is the orchestration of a multifaceted ecosystem, drawing together diverse stakeholders comprised of government executives, leaders in nonprofit organizations, academia, policy makers, and technology firms.
Dr. Austin-Williams recently completed her Ph.D. research in artificial intelligence, which focuses on using AI to detect human bias to address disparities in higher education and with financial inclusion. She previously earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in mathematics from North Carolina Central University and her MBA from Howard University, and she holds a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Business Strategy and Applications from University of California, Berkeley, underscoring her commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and their practical applications.
Dr. Austin-Williams currently serves on several boards, including the Board of Directors for NABA Inc., where she leads the Strategy, Innovation, and Technology Committee and resides in Bowie, MD, with her family. Her notable achievements were acknowledged in 2023 when she was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders by Women We Admire. In March 2024, Dr. Austin-Williams was recognized by Deloitte as one of the Top 10 Deloitte AI Trailblazers during Women’s History Month.