Luke McGowan has extensive experience in public service and venture capital, currently serving as the Head of Federal Initiatives at Bloomberg Philanthropies. Previously, Luke held the position of Senior Advisor at The White House and served as the Director of the Community and Economic Development Office for the City of Burlington, Vermont. Additionally, Luke has experience as a Venture Partner at Mustard Seed Venture Capital and worked as a Manager for the Springfield Pilot at the Center on Rural Innovation. Luke earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Columbia University and pursued further education at Harvard University from 2016 to 2017.