Widholm, Barbara is a Vice President at State Street Corporation, based in Boston, where she works within the Emerging Technology organization on initiatives spanning quantum computing, AI governance, and digital assets. She leads and coordinates cross‑functional efforts focused on translating advanced technologies into practical, well‑governed applications for financial services, with a particular emphasis on portfolio optimization, risk, and client‑facing innovation. Barbara holds an MSc in Data Science from the University of Edinburgh, an MSc in Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship from the University of Manchester, and a certificate in Digital Business Strategy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.