Catherine D'Ignazio, also known as kanarinka, is a multifaceted figure in the realms of academia, art, and technology. An assistant professor, artist, and software developer, D'Ignazio is particularly focused on the intersections of feminism and data literacy. She holds the position of director at the Data + Feminism Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she delves into how data practices can be reimagined through a feminist lens.

Her contributions extend beyond academia; D'Ignazio is celebrated for initiating hackathons, such as "Make the Breast Pump Not Suck," and for her influential co-authored book, Data Feminism. Moreover, she is an esteemed educator, having shared her knowledge and insights at the Rhode Island School of Design’s Digital Media Graduate Program, MIT, Emerson College, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

D'Ignazio's artistic endeavors are characterized by their participatory and distributed nature, incorporating online platforms, street engagement, and gallery exhibitions. She is a co-director of the experimental curatorial group iKatun and a founding member of the Institute for Infinitely Small Things. Her work has been showcased in prestigious venues such as the ICA Boston, Eyebeam, MASSMoCA, and the Western Front.

Throughout her career, D'Ignazio has received various awards, including a Rotary Foundation Scholarship for independent study in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and grants from the Cambridge Arts Council, the LEF Foundation, and RISD. She holds a BA in International Relations from Tufts University (Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and an MFA in Studio Art from Maine College of Art.