Teresa Hutson is the Corporate Vice President of the Trusted Technology Group at Microsoft. In this role she leads a multidisciplinary team that helps the company build and deploy technology that is both trusted and trustworthy. Grounded in Microsoft’s commitment to responsible business practices, she advances efforts in accessibility, privacy, digital safety, responsible AI, regulatory governance, and enterprise resilience.

As the executive sponsor for both the Military at Microsoft and Women in CELA Employee Resource Groups, Teresa also advocates for a culture of inclusion across the company.

Previously, Teresa worked as the Technology for Fundamental Rights, Corporate Vice President where her team drove efforts to extend the benefits of technology while also mitigating potential harms. She was also the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for the HR Legal Group at Microsoft where she oversaw immigration, employment law, and employment compliance practices.  Prior to Microsoft, Teresa worked in private practice with Paul Hastings LLP. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Textual Studies from Syracuse University and earned her J.D. from Cornell Law School.