Ann Z. Caracristi

Ann Zeilinger Caracristi (February 1, 1921 – January 10, 2016) was an American cryptanalyst, former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency, 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, when she became the Chief of Research and Operations.

Ann Z. Caracristi
9th Deputy Director of the National Security Agency
In office
April 1, 1980  July 30, 1982
Preceded byRobert E. Drake
Succeeded byRobert E. Rich
Personal details
Born
Ann Zeilinger Caracristi

(1921-02-01)February 1, 1921
Bronxville, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 10, 2016(2016-01-10) (aged 94)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
EducationRussell Sage College
Federal Executive Institute
ProfessionCryptanalyst, intelligence consultant and official
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