Ruha Benjamin is an acclaimed sociologist and professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University. With a keen focus on the intersection of race, justice, and technology, her work delves into the relationship between innovation and equity. Benjamin's critical analysis and prolific writing have produced numerous publications, including her well-received books People's Science: Bodies and Rights on the Stem Cell Frontier (2013), Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code (2019), and Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want (2022).

As a public intellectual, Benjamin has shared her insights with global audiences, including prestigious engagements such as presentations to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and delivering keynotes at events like the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR). Her contributions extend to various media platforms, with features in Essence Magazine, LA Times, Washington Post, New York Times, The Guardian, Vox, Teen Vogue, National Geographic, CNN, and many more.

Beyond her writing, Benjamin fosters critical conversations around data and society as the founding director of the IDA B. WELLS Just Data Lab. Her academic journey includes prestigious fellowships and an interdisciplinary approach to education, highlighting her commitment to exploring how science and technology impact social realities and the ways people engage with technoscience.

Benjamin was born in Wai, Maharashtra, India, to a Persian-Indian mother and an African-American father. Her multi-faceted upbringing across various 'Souths' of the world has profoundly influenced her perspective and analyses. Emphasizing the importance of challenging established norms and fostering innovation in everyday life, she continues to address the tension between technological advancement and social equity.