“The vital role technologists can play in the policymaking process by providing expertise to ensure America is an innovative and responsible leader on technological issues is what inspired me to become a Congressional Innovation Fellow.”
Meet the Fellows 2020: Anna Lenhart
“ I quickly learned that some of the most pressing questions in AI ethics cannot be answered by even the most well-intentioned engineers and in fact need thoughtful, nuanced, democratic discussion. I am hoping to be a resource for leaders on the Hill that are working to ensure that emerging technologies benefit all of us.”
Highlights from our 2020 Fellowship Launch
Announcing the 2020 Congressional Innovation Fellows
Meet the Scholars 2019: Joshua Vasko
Announcing our 2019 Congressional Innovation Scholars
Where they're serving
Meet the Fellows 2019: Leisel Bogan
Meet the Fellows 2019: Eric Mill
Meet the Fellows 2019: Frank Reyes
Meet the Fellows 2019: Aaron Barruga
Meet the Fellows 2019: Emily Paul
Meet the Fellows 2019: Nate Wilkins
Meet the Fellows 2019: Maggi Molina
TechCongress offers an amazing opportunity to work in civic tech and move the needle – a ragtag group of technologists embedded in Congress to help inform tech policy and impart a digital mindset. In return, we get to see the inner workings of the first branch of government and contribute to the greater good.
