Alexandra Magaard

International Technology Policy Expert | US and EU regulatory affairs | Data Privacy, Responsible AI, Competition Policy

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America

Research Expertise

Economic Policy

Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Global Content Moderation Policy

Alternative Technology Platforms

International Antitrust Law

International Technology Transfers and Trade

About

I am a public policy professional with 8 years of experience at the intersection of technology, media, and economics. Before recently moving back to the United States, I was the Head of Tech Policy at iconomy, a Berlin-based consultancy where I helped advocate for smart regulation to grow the European tech ecosystem. I supported clients’ public policy, government relations, and public affairs efforts. I regularly advised my executive clients through navigating European Union, German, U.S., UK and Australian data privacy, online safety, AI, international trade, and antitrust / competition policies. I also helped them develop privacy-by-design product updates, and build trusted relationships with policymakers, trade associations, and peer companies. Previously, I worked as an part-time independent contractor to Transparency International, the leading global anti-corruption think-tank, during my Master’s in Public Policy degree. I helped their Communications and Advocacy team visualize different forms of corruption for diverse audiences, launch a new website, and grow their online engagement. Prior to my Master’s in Public Policy degree, I was a contractor to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Washington, D.C. I played a key role helping senior officials communicate complex airspace technologies to secure Congressional funding, partnerships with state governments and public support. I researched, wrote and delivered multiple high-profile white papers, speeches, long form articles and even scripts for instructional YouTube videos. I graduated from the Hertie School of Governance with a Master in Public Policy, where I studied quantitative policy analysis and digital governance. I graduated early from James Madison University in 2014 with a B.A. in Political Science and German. During my Bachelor’s, I studied abroad in a one-year immersion program at the Freie Universität Berlin.

Education

Master's, Public Policy / June, 2020

Berlin

Bachelor's, Political Science and German / December, 2014

, Virginia

Experience

Iconomy GmbH (Consultancy)

Head of Tech Policy / March, 2022 — April, 2024

I supported clients’ public policy, government relations, and public affairs efforts. I regularly advised my executive clients through navigating European Union, German, U.S., UK and Australian data privacy, online safety, AI, international trade, and antitrust / competition policies. I also helped them develop privacy-by-design product updates, and build trusted relationships with policymakers, trade associations, and peer companies.

Tech Policy Consultant / December, 2020 — March, 2022

Advised three Berlin-based startups on ongoing German, EU, UK, and US policy developments, and led successful advocacy campaigns based on case law, legislation and data visualisations.

Transparency International Secretariat

Advocacy and Copywriter Consultant / June, 2019 — March, 2020

I worked as an part-time independent contractor to Transparency International, the leading global anti-corruption think-tank, during my Master’s in Public Policy degree. I helped their Communications and Advocacy team visualize different forms of corruption for diverse audiences, launch a new website, and grow their online engagement.

Transparency International Secretariat

Advocacy and Copywriter Consultant / June, 2019 — March, 2020

I worked as an part-time independent contractor to Transparency International, the leading global anti-corruption think-tank, during my Master’s in Public Policy degree. I helped their Communications and Advocacy team visualize different forms of corruption for diverse audiences, launch a new website, and grow their online engagement.

Network Designs, inc.

Program Coordinator / October, 2016 — June, 2018

I was a contractor to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Washington, D.C. I played a key role helping senior officials communicate complex airspace technologies to secure Congressional funding, partnerships with state governments and public support. I researched, wrote and delivered multiple high-profile white papers, speeches, long form articles and even scripts for instructional YouTube videos.

Links & Social Media

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