Karen Bartleson

Karen Bartleson graduated in 1980 with a degree in engineering science. She is the president of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and recently retired as senior director of corporate programs at Synopsys. Bartleson has more than 35 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. She has worked extensively within IEEE to develop strategic plans, finalize membership in the global Standards Collaboration and to raise IEEE’s influence and profile in the areas of Internet governance, cybersecurity, and cyberprivacy policy development. She is the author of numerous articles and a book about standards and universities and is the recipient of the Marie R. Pistilli Women in Electronic Design Automation Achievement Award.