Ginny Badanes

Ginny Badanes is a seasoned professional in the fields of politics and technology, currently serving as General Manager at Microsoft in the Democracy Forward initiative since November 2014. Prior roles at Microsoft include Senior Director and Director of Strategic Projects focused on Cybersecurity and Democracy, as well as serving as a Strategic Advisor in Campaign Tech Services. Prior to Microsoft, Ginny held leadership positions at CMDI from July 2003 to October 2014, including Vice President of Political Services and Director of the Political Department. Ginny Badanes earned a BA in Political Science and Religion from Duke University between 1999 and 2003.