Ann Z. Caracristi

Ann Zeilinger Caracristi (born February 1, 1921) is 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. She was born in Bronxville, New York.

In 2002, her name was given to a Naval Intelligence Professionals' award.

Rewards

 * 1980 - Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award.