Ann Z. Caracristi
| Ann Z. Caracristi | |
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| 9th Deputy Director of the National Security Agency | |
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In office April 1, 1980 – July 30, 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. |
| Died |
January 10, 2016 (aged 94) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education |
Russell Sage College Federal Executive Institute |
| Profession | Cryptanalyst, intelligence consultant and official |
Ann Zeilinger Caracristi (February 1, 1921 – January 10, 2016) was 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.
Biography
She was born in Bronxville, New York.[2] She lived most of her adult life in a one-bedroom cottage in Georgetown, and her hobbies included birds and collecting pewter.[3]
In 2002, her name was given to a Naval Intelligence Professionals' award.[4] Caracristi died January 10, 2016, in Washington at the age of 94. She had dementia in her later years.[5]
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.
- ↑ Orton, Kathy (2016-02-26). "Little red cottage is a cozy secret tucked away in Georgetown". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2016-02-27.
- ↑ Ann Caracristi Award Archived June 26, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. on the Naval Intelligence website
- ↑ Weil, Martin (2016-01-11). "Ann Caracristi, who excelled at code-breaking and management, dies at 94". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
- Ann Z. Caracristi short biography on the NSA website.
- Biographical Information on the Federation of American Scientists website.
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| 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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