Jennifer Erickson

Jennifer Erickson is a seasoned professional in public policy and innovation, currently serving as a Senior Fellow at the Federation of American Scientists and as an Innovation Fellow at Schmidt Futures. With prior experience as the Assistant Director of Innovation for Growth at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Jennifer also held the position of Director of Competitiveness and Economic Growth at the Center for American Progress. Additional roles include Special Adviser for The Scottish Government, Economic Adviser at the House of Commons, and Senior Associate Consultant at The Bridgespan Group, following an early career as an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company. Jennifer holds a Master of Science in Public Policy Analysis from The University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Virginia.