ABOUT

I am a seasoned U.S. diplomat, technologist and author with a passion for exploring the intersection of technology, society, national/economic security, and policy. I am driven by a deep belief that technology will remain the greatest positive force for humanity as long as we can maintain our innovative drive and effectively govern our inventions in line with human values. This is the focus of my work.

I enjoy strategizing, designing, creating, and building. I thrive at discovering hidden connections and devising innovative solutions for complex challenges.

I currently lead U.S. government policy initiatives for critical and emerging technologies in East Asia and the Pacific with the goal of ensuring the technological leadership of the United States and our partners. Based at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, I focus on building artificial intelligence partnerships with Japan, enhancing Quad nation technology competitiveness, advancing biotechnology collaboration, and connecting regional innovation ecosystems.

From 2018-2021, I led groundbreaking work at the Office of the Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State (STAS), serving as both Acting STAS and Deputy Advisor. Key accomplishments include developing the State Department’s first International AI Strategic Framework and driving the Department’s broader emerging technology and technology diplomacy capabilities.

From 2016-2017, I was the Diplomat in Residence at the George Washington University, where I researched the international implications of artificial intelligence, computational propaganda, and cognitive security. From 2014-2016, I led the implementation of the US International Strategy for Cyberspace in East Asia and launched our first, regional cybersecurity foreign assistance program.

Before joining the Foreign Service in 2004, I founded an e-commerce company, and worked at Razorfish, managing the strategy development, design and implementation of large corporate websites. I have served overseas as an Economic officer in Liberia, a Consular and Political-Military officer in Iraq, and as a Policy Adviser (POLAD) to NATO Headquarters in Afghanistan. I also worked in Washington D.C. at the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs and at the Office of eDiplomacy, where I led the implementation of an open-source, crowd-working platform for the US government called Open Opportunities.

You can view my full CV on Linkedin.