Frances Haugen

Frances Haugen is a prominent American data scientist, data engineer, product manager, and whistleblower, known for her courageous stand against corporate malfeasance. In 2021, she made headlines by disclosing tens of thousands of internal documents from Facebook to the Securities and Exchange Commission and The Wall Street Journal, shedding light on the company's practices and their implications for society.

Her commitment to transparency and accountability led her to testify before various esteemed bodies, including the United States Senate Commerce Committee's Sub-Committee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, as well as the Parliament of the United Kingdom and the European Parliament. Haugen's insights have sparked critical discussions about the responsibilities of tech giants in safeguarding user data and promoting ethical practices.

In 2023, she further shared her journey and motivations in her memoir, titled The Power of One: How I Found the Strength to Tell the Truth and Why I Blew the Whistle on Facebook, published by Little, Brown & Company. Through her writing, Haugen aims to inspire others to stand up for truth and integrity in the face of adversity.