Since our founding in 2015, we’ve strived to place technologists in Capitol Hill to positively impact the future of tech policy. By the end of this year, we will have reached our goal to place 24 technologists in Congress in 2023!
This year’s applicant pools demonstrated a real passion and potential of technologists to bridge the gap between technology and policy. We’re so excited to see the impact of our June 2023 Fellows!
Wes Hurd is a technologist experienced in computing, information security/cybersecurity, and software systems. Wes is serving with the Majority Staff of the House Science Committee Research and Technology Subcommittee and working on AI research and standards, quantum computing, and cybersecurity issues.
Victoria Anderson is an AI/ML researcher who worked at the intersection of AI and national security mission areas at MIT. Victoria is serving with the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Minority Staff and working on national security issues.
Kelsey Ritchie Frierson is a technology and national security professional with experience in startups and federal consulting. Kelsey is serving with Sen. John Thune (R-SD) working on AI issues.
Tara Burchmore is a technologist who worked at the United Nations Foundation and at the Glover Park Group. Tara is serving with Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and is working on the Senate Financial Innovation Caucus and fintech issues.
Frances Schroeder is a cyber policy researcher passionate about leveraging policy to promote secure and trustworthy technology. Frances is working for Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) on national security issues.
Pranay Mittal is a computer scientist who has worked on cloud security and educational technology. Pranay is working for the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Majority Staff on semiconductor and emerging technology issues.
Anita Rao is a software engineer who previously worked in Qualcomm's Wireless R&D group on 5G and AI technology. Anita is working for Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) on AI, data privacy, and telecom issues and is a board member of the Congressional Tech Staff Association.
Dylan Irlbeck is a technologist who is passionate about building robust, sustainable, and equitable digital systems. Dylan is serving with the Senate Finance Committee Majority Staff and working on issues relating to digital services, AI, and privacy.
Meha Ahluwalia is a policy researcher dedicated to ethical and responsible tech innovation. Meha is working for the House Judiciary Committee Minority Staff on antitrust and intellectual property issues.