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Marissa Gerchick

Data Science Manager, Algorithmic Justice Specialist

ACLU

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Bio

Marissa Gerchick is a Data Science Manager and Algorithmic Justice Specialist on the ACLU’s Technology Team, where her work focuses on the civil rights implications of automated systems, including supporting ACLU’s litigation, advocacy, and public education related to artificial intelligence used in various domains. Marissa also regularly publishes and presents original research on the impacts of algorithmic systems. Previously, Marissa was a Technology Policy Fellow with the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Antitrust Subcommittee and worked as a Data Scientist at the Stanford Computational Policy Lab. Marissa is currently an Affiliate and was previously an Assembly Fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society. She holds a B.S. and M.S. from Stanford University.


Featured work

Feb 7, 2024

When it Comes to Facial Recognition, There is No Such Thing as a Magic Number

When it Comes to Facial Recognition, There is No Such Thing as a Magic Number

Nov 22, 2023

Lifting the Veil on the Design of Predictive Tools in the Criminal Legal System

Lifting the Veil on the Design of Predictive Tools in the Criminal Legal System

Nov 20, 2023

Why Meaningful Algorithm Auditing is Key to Protecting Civil Rights in the Digital Age

Why Meaningful Algorithm Auditing is Key to Protecting Civil Rights in the Digital Age

Aug 8, 2023

Don't Let the Math Distract You: Together, We Can Fight Algorithmic Injustice

Don't Let the Math Distract You: Together, We Can Fight Algorithmic Injustice

Mar 14, 2023

How Policy Hidden in an Algorithm is Threatening Families in This Pennsylvania County

How Policy Hidden in an Algorithm is Threatening Families in This Pennsylvania County

Dec 6, 2022

The Federal Government Should Not Waste the Opportunity to Address Algorithmic Discrimination

The Federal Government Should Not Waste the Opportunity to Address Algorithmic Discrimination