We’re thrilled to announce our newest class of Congressional Innovation Fellows!
Working in Congress for Social Justice: The TechCongress Innovation Fellowship
ProFellow published an interview with 2019 TechCongress Fellow Emily Paul:
TechCongress is building a 21st-century government with technology talent through its Congressional Innovation Fellowship. For one year, starting in January, Fellows work with TechCongress to choose a placement with a Member of Congress or Congressional Committee and report directly to a senior staffer (like a Chief of Staff or Staff Director). Fellows also develop and produce a fellowship project on an issue of their choosing. Fellows have at least four years of work or postgraduate study.
We enjoyed talking with Emily Paul, a 2019 TechCongress Fellow, to learn about her experience and get some application tips
Meet the Scholars 2020: Genevieve Fried
Meet the CDS Fellows: Alex Prokop
“Over the last five or six years, newly created modern digital service organizations have made government more efficient, more accessible, and more reliable—and we’re just getting started. I joined TechCongress’ Congressional Digital Service Fellowship to help bring this model and practices to the first branch.”
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Fellowship and programs developed to place experts from academia, industry, or executive branch entities in Congress include the TechCongress Fellowship.
Meet the Scholars 2020: Zach Barnes
Meet the CDS Fellows: Britney Lyons
“Not only do I get to expand upon my knowledge of the complex system that is government, but I also get to do my part in helping Congress build systems to function more effectively during these unprecedented times. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of this process and am excited to see what our team can accomplish with our time here.”
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Meet the Scholars 2020: Jackson Brietzke
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Where they're serving: the placement for our 2020 Congressional Innovation Scholars
Meet the CDS Fellows: Johncarlo Cerna
“I wanted to continue to learn, grow, and evolve while working towards a more positive future. I wanted to work in an area with high impact, something that could create meaningful change. Most importantly, I wanted to come home happy, knowing I did the best I could to fulfill the dream of positively impacting as many people as possible.”
Meet the Scholars 2020: Noam Kantor
“Making sure technology plays a just and equitable role in our society will not only take “all of us” -- policymakers, civic leaders, everyday people trying to make ends meet, and marginalized groups -- it will take “all of all of us.” In the pursuit of Just Tech, we cannot leave any of ourselves behind because technology will affect every part of our lives. We need not only all the voices in our society, but all of the voices within us.”
Meet the Scholars 2020: Crystal Grant
“As a Congressional Innovation Scholar, I will gain hands-on experience drafting effective legislation, conducting vital oversight, and interacting with constituents and advocacy organizations. I know the year ahead will be a difficult one for a nation stricken by a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, but I am grateful for the opportunity to serve.”
