Ann Z. Caracristi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ann Z. Caracristi

cryptanalyst, former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency

Date of Birth: 01-Feb-1921

Place of Birth: Bronxville, New York, United States

Date of Death: 10-Jan-2016

Profession: cryptanalyst, cryptographer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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.