Melika Carroll is a seasoned professional in government affairs and public policy with extensive experience across various high-profile organizations. Currently the Head of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy at Cohere and an Advisory Board Member at ACEL POWER, Melika previously held multiple senior titles, including Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Sonder Inc. and Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs at the Internet Association. Melika has served as a Policy Advisor for Senator Brian Schatz in the United States Senate, and has held leadership roles at Salesforce.com, Hewlett-Packard, Micron Technology, and Intel Corporation. Additionally, Melika has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University. Melika holds a Master's degree in European Studies from the College of Europe and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Management from the University of Ottawa.