Northeastern University College of Engineering

Director

• Lead development of evidence-based policy frameworks addressing technology and democracy challenges.
• Analyze emerging threats to electoral integrity and platform governance, and synthesize Institute research into actionable policy recommendations for government decision-makers.
• Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff, regulatory agencies, and election officials while advocating for research-backed policies through hearings, regulatory proceedings, and multi-stakeholder forums.
• Translate academic research into accessible policy briefs, white papers, and testimony for policymakers, journalists, and civic organizations.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with civil society organizations, international democracy groups, and technology companies while organizing multi-stakeholder convenings and leading coalitions to defend democratic institutions online.
• Work closely with the Institute’s affiliated faculty, the larger Northeastern University body, and external stakeholders to determine and direct long-term policy goals.
• Prepare communications and publications from the Institute and collaborate with the Institute’s Dublin coalition.

Policy Director