Portulans Institute
Amari C. is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in policy development, research, and technology management. Currently serving as an Emerging Technology Fellow at the U.S. Census Bureau and a fellow at the Portulans Institute, Amari previously held roles such as AI Trust Officer at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Policy Performance Program Manager at TikTok. With experience at Facebook in governance and strategic initiatives, and as a Policy Associate at the Bay Area Council, Amari has developed impactful policy solutions for various stakeholders. Early career roles included a Researcher at MapLight, a Conflicts Analyst Assistant at Hogan Lovells, and internships at the Kentucky Democratic Party and Web2Asia. Amari holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and has completed specialized programs in technology stewardship and ethics at prestigious institutions.
Portulans Institute
Founded in 2019, the Portulans Institute (PI) is an independent nonprofit, nonpartisan research and educational institute based in Washington DC. Our mission is to develop cross-community knowledge and dialogue on digital transformation, technology, and innovation policies and practices, and inform policymaking by producing independent, rigorous metrics and data-based research. Our core values are: • Thought leadership through our ideas • Innovation and excellence in our activities • Integrity, trust, and diversity in engagement with our partners