Megan Brewster

Megan Brewster has extensive work experience in various roles related to advanced technology and manufacturing. Megan is currently the Vice President of Advanced Technology at Impinj, where they focus on delivering passive RFID technology solutions and leading the development of the RFID market. Prior to that, they worked as the Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing at Launch Forth, where they brought innovative ideas to life through rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing for clients like the U.S. Marine Corps and Allianz.

Megan also has experience in policy advisory roles, having served as a Fellow and Senior Policy Advisor for Advanced Manufacturing at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Megan played a key role in the Administration's advanced manufacturing initiative, led efforts to identify priority technology areas, and contributed to the oversight of critical materials research.

Megan'sprevious experience includes working as a Science and Technology Congressional Fellow for the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where they focused on critical minerals, energy-water nexus, and advanced manufacturing. Megan also worked as a Materials Scientist at GE, where they developed next-generation chemistries for batteries and received recognition for their contributions to the Women's Network mentorship program.

Megan's educational background includes a doctoral candidate position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). During their time at MIT, they conducted research on semiconductor nanostructures for electronic devices and presented their work at various scientific conferences.

Overall, Megan Brewster has a diverse background in technology, manufacturing, policy, and research, with a strong focus on advancing innovative solutions in various industries.

Megan Brewster holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in the same field from the University of Washington.