Luke Stevens

Senior Policy Advisor - Science and Technology @British Embassy Washington

Washington, DC, US

Senior policy and government relations role at the British Embassy- Led policy development for the US/UK Technology Prosperity Deal signed by the President and Prime Minister in September 2025, worth over $300B. Drove policy negotiations with the US Administration and Federal Government and provided advice to senior and political leadership including briefing material for Secretaries of State, the Prime Minister and the King. Wrote and negotiated position papers with the White House- Authored the UK’s Congressional Engagement Strategy for science and technology, directing engagement, building and maintaining relationships with staff and committees, and securing support for UK activity- Built strategic relationships with the federal government (including State Department, Department of Energy and NASA), policy leaders and the regional innovation ecosystem including think tanks, universities and innovative private sector organizations. Used Salesforce to manage stakeholders and events- Directed the implementation of diplomatic receptions, networking events and workshops, typically hosting 5 – 200 personnel.

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

Master of Engineering - MEng, Mechanical Engineering