J. B. Branch
Big Tech Accountability Advocate @Public Citizen
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WORK HISTORY
Big Tech Accountability Advocate @Public Citizen
Washington, DC, US
Act as Public Citizen’s primary expert and spokesperson on artificial intelligence and emerging technology policy, driving legislative engagement, coalition efforts, and regulatory advocacy.Lead Public Citizen’s portfolio on AI and technology policy, overseeing strategic advocacy initiatives across federal legislation, regulatory comments, and public education campaigns in collaboration with Co-Presidents.Created a heavily cited 50-state analysis of state AI regulations that would be impacted by proposed federal AI moratorium used by Senate and Congressional staffers, journalists, and civil tech advocates.Draft and submit congressional testimony/statements for the record, federal agency comments, public letters, and petitions to influence technology regulation and platform governance.Author policy reports, fact sheets, thought leadership articles, and advocacy briefs targeting lawmakers, regulators, and media to influence AI and tech oversight discourse.Prepare invited witnesses for Congressional testimony, developing responses to hostile and supportive questions.
EDUCATION
University of Oxford
Political Economy
Harvard Kennedy School
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Artificial Intelligence and Technology Policy
Georgetown Law
Doctor of Law - JD
Schreyer Honors College at Penn State
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government
ABOUT J. B. BRANCH
I am a dedicated AI, technology, and social impact professional with over a decade of…
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