Jaime Teevan

Director

Jaime Teevan has served as a member of our Board since July 2024. Recognized globally for her contributions to productivity and personalized search, Dr. Teevan’s work has earned her a spot on TIME Magazine’s list of the top 100 influential figures in AI. As Microsoft's Chief Scientist and Technical Fellow, her career is distinguished by pioneering product innovations that are deeply rooted in rigorous research. She spearheaded the creation of M365 Copilot, integrating AI into Microsoft’s suite of products, and is credited with inventing Bing’s first personalized search algorithm. Prior to her current role, she was the Technical Advisor to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Dr. Teevan is an elected ACM Fellow and member of the prestigious SIGIR and CHI Academies. She holds a Ph.D. in AI from MIT and a B.S. from Yale, and is an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington. Dr. Teevan has served on the Board of Trustees of Yale University since July 2025. She also served on the board of the Computing Research Association, which plays a crucial role in shaping the future of computing research and influencing policy decisions until July 2025.