Meet our staff
For over 75 years, FAS has fostered the voices of world-class experts and early-career researchers alike from a variety of scientific, academic, and professional backgrounds.
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Manager, Bioeconomy Policy
Nazish Jeffery
Science Policy,
Science Communication
Science Communication
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Staff Fellow
Noel Bielaczyc
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Associate Director, AI and Emerging Technology Policy
Oliver Stephenson
artificial intelligence,
emerging technology
emerging technology
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Senior Fellow
Peter Bonner
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Former Senior Fellow
Quincy K. Brown
data-driven insights,
strategic partnerships,
evidence-based research
strategic partnerships,
evidence-based research
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Senior Manager, State and Local Innovation
Rose Mische Commins
Civic Innovation,
Community Partnerships,
Local Government
Community Partnerships,
Local Government
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Manager, People and Culture
Saliha Lorenz
Human Resources Processes,
Employment Relations and Management
Employment Relations and Management
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Senior Advisor, Biosecurity and Global Risk
Sam Weiss Evans
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Staff Fellow
Sara Elazan
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Staff Fellow
Sarah Smith
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Director of Policy Fellowships
Shannon Becks
Fellowship Administration,
Grant/Contract Management
Grant/Contract Management
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Program Manager, State and Local Innovation
Stefania Di Mauro-Nava
Program Management,
Local Government,
Universities,
Partnerships
Local Government,
Universities,
Partnerships
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