PRESS RELEASE: The Internet Law & Policy Foundry Welcomes its Seventh Class of Fellows
The Junior Fellows Join a Growing Global Community of Early-Career Professionals in Internet Law and Policy
Washington, D.C. — The Internet Law & Policy Foundry (The Foundry), an innovative professional development community for early-career experts in law, technology, and policy, is proud to announce the launch of its seventh cohort of Junior Fellows.
This year’s class brings together professionals from law, government, technology companies, nonprofits, and academia. Over the next two years, Fellows will collaborate on projects spanning policy writing, events, podcast production, communications, and outreach. They will contribute through the Tech Policy Grind Podcast, Events and Social, DEI and Marketing, and Editorial committees—all designed to encourage thoughtful discussion on the future of the Internet.
The program is overseen by Tim Lordan, Executive Director of the Internet Education Foundation (IEF), which launched the Foundry to support the next generation of technology policy leaders through cross-disciplinary collaboration, diverse perspectives, and community-building.
As part of their orientation, new Fellows had the opportunity to learn directly from accomplished Class 2 alumni Ashkhen Kazaryan and Patrick Kyhos, who shared their personal career paths and insights on navigating the complex, evolving world of tech policy.
Ashkhen Kazaryan, a leading First Amendment and technology policy expert, described the Foundry as an ideal place to truly understand the field while building an international network in what was once a heavily D.C.-centered space. She encouraged Fellows to embrace exploration, noting that careers rarely follow a straight path and there’s room for both generalists and specialists.
Patrick Kyhos, an experienced attorney and cybersecurity strategist, advised Fellows to develop deep expertise in a niche area to avoid getting lost jumping between issues. He stressed the importance of knowing one’s own skills and limits, being willing to take risks, reaching out to peers, and tackling the many unresolved questions in tech policy.
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ABOUT THE INTERNET LAW & POLICY FOUNDRY
Launched in 2015 by the Internet Education Foundation, the Foundry offers a collaborative platform for tackling critical challenges in Internet law and policy—from content moderation and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, privacy, and digital governance. Fellows serve two-year terms, beginning as Junior Fellows before advancing to Senior Fellows in their second year.
Through writing, events, podcasts, and mentorship, the Foundry cultivates an engaged, diverse network dedicated to shaping a more informed and equitable digital future.
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Foundry Fellows // The 2025 Class
Ahmad Nazeri bridges continents and disciplines in his approach to technology policy and AI governance. From his legal and international economics foundation in Tehran to the policy corridors of Washington, D.C., he brings a unique global perspective to digital rights challenges.
Alessandro Ciceri is an AI governance researcher with a background in law and a passion for technology policy. He holds an LLB and an LLM in Commercial Law (Technology Specialization) from the University of Exeter, where his master’s dissertation explored how data dependency and machine learning algorithms affect the enforcement of the GDPR’s ‘right to be forgotten.’
Angela Chung is a J.D. candidate at the UC Berkeley School of Law. Catalyzed by her research on multilingual misinformation and disinformation on social media, Angela is passionate about the legal issues pertinent to online speech and content.
Ashley Haek is a Communications Coordinator for the Future of Free Speech at Vanderbilt University. She received her B.S. in Journalism from Boston University in 2024, and is passionate about defending free expression in the digital age.
Beth Do is the Christopher Wolf Diversity Law Fellow at the Future of Privacy Forum, a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship. At FPF, she has analyzed complex issues surrounding artificial intelligence legislation and governance, cybersecurity, and immersive technologies.
Blessing Udo is an experienced legal practitioner specializing in the intersection of technology, media, and entertainment. She recently earned her graduate degree from Harvard Law School, where she focused on emerging technologies and corporate transactions.
Chioma Nwaodike is a professional dedicated to advancing the intersection of law, technology, and human rights. With over a decade of experience, she has worked at significant organizations such as the United Nations, where she contributed to shaping the future of technology governance.
Devin Almonor is a machine learning engineer and AI ethics researcher. He has a Masters in Machine Learning and AI and loves to translate the technical to the nontechnical in his writing at the AI Ethicist.
Eli Clemens is a policy analyst focusing on e-commerce and retail technology policy at ITIF’s Center for Data Innovation. Previously, he worked as an open source intelligence analyst and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in China.
Emily Baytalsky is a Data and AI Product Manager at Gap, Inc, where she supports the Data Products and Privacy Products teams. She holds a B.A. in Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Emmie Hine is a Research Associate at the Yale Digital Ethics Center and a PhD candidate in Law, Science, and Technology at the University of Bologna and KU Leuven. She researches the ethics and governance of emerging technologies, including AI; her work focuses primarily on the US, EU, and China.
Gia Beaton joined Capstone in 2024 as a Senior Associate on the US Financial Services team, where she supports research and policy-driven investment analysis.
Hassan Olugbile is a data protection specialist and policy advisor with comprehensive expertise in data privacy, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and networking. He is currently pursuing a MSc in Information Systems (Cybersecurity Management track) at East Tennessee State University.
Helen Glover is an interdisciplinary designer exploring the systemic and social dimensions of technology, from the stability of emerging systems to how digital growth creates interconnected networks. Her work focuses on open-source communities, civic technology, and the policy frameworks that support them.
Hussain Rezai is a researcher and human rights advocate. He is the founder and director of the Najiba Foundation, a memorial organization dedicated to promoting education in Afghanistan. He recently completed the European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratization at the Global Campus of Human Rights in Venice, Italy.
Idalia Gonzalez is interested in the intersection of privacy, labor and immigration rights. She holds a master’s degree in human rights from Columbia University, where she researched New York City’s surveillance infrastructure and perceptions among the city’s vulnerable working migrant population.
Isabelle Anzabi is a Research Associate at The Future of Free Speech, where she analyzes the intersections between AI policy and freedom of expression. She has a background in digital rights policy and global regulatory approaches to AI governance and content moderation.
Jack Andolina is a Research Associate at Bright Line Watch. He holds a B.S. in Political Science with a concentration in Data Analytics from the University of California, San Diego.
Jerrick Lim is a Singapore-qualified lawyer with over a decade of experience in corporate law, technology regulation, and cross-border compliance. Recognized as a LexisNexis 40 Under 40 Lawyer in 2024, Jerrick brings a unique international perspective to internet law and policy, having advised technology companies across Asia-Pacific on complex regulatory frameworks including AI governance, data protection, and cybersecurity compliance.
Kabir Darshan Singh Choudhary is a Senior Counsel at the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit organization that hosts Wikipedia and its sister projects. With nearly a decade of experience in technology law and policy, Kabir has dedicated his career to safeguarding an open, inclusive, and secure internet.
Kewa Jiang is currently an Assistant Counsel with the Health Affairs, Privacy and Data Protection team at the University of California Office of the President as part of a fellowship program.
Kristin Rheins is a first-generation lawyer working at the intersection digital privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection regulations as they relate to financial technology companies.
Landon L. McKinney is a dual-Certified Privacy Professional (CIPP/US, CIPP/E) and a J.D. graduate of Suffolk University Law School, where he was Co-Founder & Secretary of the school’s Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Association (DPCLA).
Maribel Okiye is a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard Medical School, where she investigates how machine learning and metabolomics can be used to predict outcomes in surgery and chronic disease. Her work explores ethical governance frameworks for AI in healthcare, cross-border biomedical data sharing, and systems-level policy design.
Michael Endrias is a law student focusing on privacy, internet, and energy law/policy matters. He served as a Decennial Fellow at Fordham’s Center on Information Law and Policy, a Junior Board Member at the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, and a Policy Intern at the Internet Infrastructure Coalition.
Nathalie Arruda Milbradt is a senior at Harvard College studying Government and Economics, with a focus on technology policy, digital governance, and global development. Originally from southern Brazil and a first-generation college student, Nathalie’s work explores how emerging technologies intersect with democratic institutions, especially in the Global South.
Prerit Pathak is a security engineer at a big tech company where he focuses on validating cyber defenses and helping organizations measure the real-world effectiveness of their security controls. His work lies at the intersection of detection engineering, threat intelligence, and security control validation.
Pritika Magima is a policy professional with a Master of Laws in Technology Law and Policy from Georgetown University. She has extensive experience in AI governance, digital platform regulation, and technology policy.
Rasheed Evelyn is an associate in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he focuses on internet strategy litigation. Previously, he served as an extern for Commissioner Geoffrey Starks of the Federal Communications Commission and as an extern for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program.
Ritika Gairola is a Ph.D. student at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering. She works as a research assistant in the UXP2 Lab, where her research focuses on technology-related harms as systemic issues that emerge across users’ interactions with digital systems.
Rubin Roy is a product manager at Salesforce. He is deeply passionate about sustainability and data bias. He is co-director of the Medicine, Equity, and Technology Initiative which he co-founded as an undergraduate student and is now one of the premier organizations for AI ethics in healthcare.
Sara Raza is a New York-licensed attorney and Clinical Fellow at the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School. She leads the Center’s Digital Health Innovation and Policy portfolio, focusing on broadband access, telehealth policy, and the legal implications of AI in healthcare.
Selihome Gebreyesus is a first-generation Eritrean American passionate about shaping the future of responsible technology governance. She is particularly interested in governance models where technical design and public accountability are co-equal—ensuring that digital technologies uphold human dignity and democratic values.
Srinidhi Ramakrishna is a public interest technologist and researcher focused on the political, ethical, and civil rights implications of algorithmic technologies. She works as a product manager supporting journalism efforts at Axios, as well as a researcher with the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project.
Steve Chu has more than twenty years of diversified management experience in product management, general management, sales, marketing, and operations. He spent more than a decade in the financial communications industry managing Asia operations, US operations, technology, product development, and marketing.
Thomas Morin is a researcher and strategist working at the intersection of emerging technology, policy, and public education. He has consulted for AI startups, nonprofits, and research institutions, with a focus on AI governance, risk communication, and accessible tech policy.
Tricia McCleary is the Media Advocacy Manager at CCIA, focusing on digital publishing legislation in the US and globally.
Uhunoma Edamwen is a public sector professional currently serving Prince George’s County Government as a Communications Manager. Previously, he served as the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband’s inaugural Digital Equity Coordinator.
Victoria Ferrari is a policy strategist and systems thinker committed to building equitable, human‑centered public infrastructure. As a National Urban Fellow and graduate of Georgetown University’s Master of Policy Management program, she brings over eight years of experience advancing civil rights, equity, and good governance across local government, nonprofit, and civic tech sectors.
Xiaolin Xu is a graduate of the first cohort of Arizona State University’s AI in Business program.
Ying Lin is a Tech LLM candidate at Georgetown University Law Center with a background in global data privacy, cybersecurity, AI governance, and regulatory compliance. She brings experience in legal research, policy advisory, and cross-border compliance, with a particular focus on tracking and analyzing data privacy regulations across the U.S., EU, APAC, Africa, South America, and the Middle East.