Adam Conner

Vice President, Technology Policy at Center for American Progress

Adam Conner has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and organizations. Adam started their career as an Online and Communications Consultant at Webster Strategies in 2007 before becoming the Director of Online Communications for the Committee on Rules at the U.S. House of Representatives. In 2007, they joined Facebook as the Manager of Public Policy, where they opened the company's Washington, D.C. office. After leaving Facebook in 2014, Conner worked as the VP of Politics at Brigade Media, a technology company focused on increasing citizen engagement in democracy.

Adam then transitioned to Slack, where they served as a Senior Account Executive from 2016 to 2017. In 2018, Conner became a Resident Fellow at the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School. In 2019, they joined the Center for American Progress as the Vice President of Technology Policy. During their time at the organization, they created and led the CAP Technology Policy team, focusing on regulation, competition, disinformation, content policy, and other technology-related topics.

In addition to their roles in the private sector, Conner has also been involved in various nonprofit organizations. Since 2013, they have been a Board Member of the Roosevelt Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing progressive ideas and leadership. Adam also served as a Member of the Board of Trustees and a National Council Member at The George Washington University, where they contributed to the university's governance, strategic initiatives, and academic operations. Furthermore, Conner participated in the Innovation Policy Committee for Biden for President in 2020.

Overall, Adam Conner's work experience showcases their expertise in technology policy, communications, and civic engagement, demonstrating their commitment to advancing progressive ideas and improving democratic participation.

Adam Conner attended Los Alamos High School from 1998 to 2002, where they received a high school diploma. Later, from 2002 to 2006, they pursued their higher education at The George Washington University. There, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Communication.

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  • Vice President, Technology Policy

    August, 2019 - present

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