Gary Howarth is a Physical Scientist for the Privacy Engineering Program and the Public Safety Communications Research Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. In that role, he develops and implements programs designed to inform practical implementations of technology. He has a particular interest in the adoption of privacy-enhancing technologies. He earned his PhD in the Chemistry Department at Columbia University. He has previously taught high school science and co-founded the NET Charter High School in New Orleans. Gary lives with his wife and daughter in Rhode Island.