Aura Deepens Commitment to Innovation and AI Leadership with Key Executive Appointments

BOSTON, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aura, the leading AI-powered online safety solution for individuals and families, today announced three executive appointments that underscore the company's commitment to advancing innovation, scaling cutting-edge technologies and delivering exceptional product experiences. Rekha Singh will join as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Sarah Cherng has been appointed as Aura's first-ever Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and Kristin Lewis has been promoted to Chief Product Officer (CPO). All three will report directly to Aura's founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hari Ravichandran.

"This is an incredibly exciting time at Aura as we move faster, think bigger and scale smarter to unlock breakthrough AI-powered protections," said Ravichandran. "As digital threats grow more complex, we're stepping boldly into the future with a team operating at the cutting edge of data science to redefine family online safety."

Rekha Singh has joined Aura as Chief Technology Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience building enterprise-grade, scalable platforms. With a proven track record of strong engineering leadership and modernizing technical foundations at fast-growing, globally distributed companies, Singh's strategic and technical expertise will be instrumental as Aura accelerates product development, growth and advanced AI integration. Prior to joining Aura, Singh served as Senior Vice President of Engineering, Analytics, and Data Science at GoPuff and as Vice President of Engineering at TripAdvisor. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Western Michigan University and a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Sarah Cherng has stepped into the role of Chief AI Officer, where she will lead Aura's Data Science and AI teams, driving the strategic application of AI across the company's product ecosystem and internal operations. Her focus will be on accelerating the development of intelligent systems that anticipate threats, adapt in real time and scale protection for users of all ages. Before joining Aura, Cherng served as Vice President of Enterprise Data Science and Advanced Analytics at The Estée Lauder Companies. She has held leadership positions in data science at Merck and Flatiron Health and has been an adjunct assistant professor of Healthcare Administration at New York University. Cherng holds a PhD in Epidemiology and Computational Engineering and a MPH in Health Management and Policy from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She completed postdoctoral research in Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and studied Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University.

Kristin Lewis has been promoted from Senior Vice President of Product to Chief Product Officer. Since joining Aura in May 2022, she has been instrumental in driving product momentum and uniting cross-functional teams around a bold vision for user-first innovation. As CPO, Lewis will lead the company's product and design strategy, overseeing a growing team dedicated to delivering elegant, intelligent and trustworthy experiences. Prior to joining Aura, Lewis served as Vice President of Products at Student Transportation Inc., where she led the design and launch of innovative child safety and location tracking apps, adopted by hundreds of school districts nationwide. Lewis also held leadership roles at ENGAGE and Equifax, where she spearheaded innovative AI-powered solutions in identity and fraud protection and shaped strategic direction. Her track record of building and scaling high-growth products across both family safety and fraud prevention uniquely positions her to lead Aura's next phase of growth in online safety for families.

About Aura
Aura is one of the fastest-growing online safety solutions for individuals and families. Whether you're protecting yourself, your kids or your aging loved ones, Aura meets your needs at every stage of life. From real-time threat detection and scam alerts to tools that help parents protect their kids from predators, cyberbullying and tech-driven mental health risks — Aura empowers families to thrive in the digital world. Learn more at Aura.com.

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