Upturn
Urmila Janardan is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in policy analysis and community engagement. Currently serving as a Senior Policy Analyst at Upturn since August 2019, Urmila has built extensive expertise in policy development. Prior experience includes roles as a Policy Analyst at Upturn, Summer Associate at EY-Parthenon, and Data Fellow at Learn Capital, complemented by a position as Community Manager at Minerva Project and a Radio Host at UCLA Radio. Urmila holds a degree from Minerva University, attended from 2015 to 2019, and studied at UCLA from 2013 to 2015.
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Upturn
Upturn advances equity and justice in the design, governance, and use of technology. We believe technology should advance justice, not amplify racial, economic, and social inequities. Without focused attention, technology can reinforce systemic injustices found everywhere in our society. We drive policy changes by combining rigorous research with deliberate advocacy. Our approach to technology and justice is informed by a broad range of perspectives and experiences, including computer science, social science, law, and policy. We strive to ground our work in community and lived experiences. We partner with a strong and growing network of local and national advocates, litigators, organizers, academics, and policymakers to ensure that our work together is grounded, collaborative, and actionable. Upturn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Washington, DC.