⏰ LAST CALL! Applications for our FREE "Getting Through To Governments" Communications Bootcamp close TONIGHT at 11:59pm PT! Learn to write policy briefs & get decision-makers to actually listen. 📅 March 30–April 3 | Virtual 🔗 lnkd.in/gWGDGpCp #ApplyNow #AspenPolicy

🏆 The Policy Academy is proud to have trained thousands of policy newcomers since our inaugural Tech Fellowship in 2019. Since then, our alumni network has grown to: ✅ 105 fellows ✅ 5.5k students ✅ 13k people interested in making a difference in their communities

💧 Alumni Spotlight: Bringing AI Expertise to Riverside County Water Governance 🎉 We’re excited to celebrate alum @rohan-sharma.bsky.social for his recent appointment to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District in California.

🔔 Webinar Testimonial: Applying Policy Education to Improve School Transportation 📚 Attending the Academy’s “Scoping a Policy Problem” webinar proved indispensable to Fumie Ichikawa, the director of operations policy for Indianapolis Public Schools:

📅 5 Days Left to Apply! 📣 Don’t miss your chance to join our Getting Through To Governments: Communications Bootcamp. Applications are due at 11:59pm PT on Sunday, February 22.

💬 Regulators must read your public comment before finalizing policy. But public comments remain one of the most underused pathways to policy influence.

💖 Happy Valentine's Day! We want to know: who in this community has made a difference in your work? Who sparked a breakthrough idea? Who mentored you through a tough challenge? Who helped you see a policy issue in a whole new way? 👇 Tag them below and give them their flowers.

📰 In the Press! We’re proud to spotlight alum Janice Mak, who was featured in @us.theconversation.com to speak on how K–12 schools are navigating AI without clear policy guidance.

Want to shape policy, but don't know where to start? Check out our upcoming free webinars: 📌 Communicating for Policy | Feb. 3, 12–1pm PT 📌 Scoping a Policy Problem | Feb. 18, 9–10am PT 📌 Cyber Civic Engagement | Feb. 26, 9–10am PT 🔗 Register: aspenpolicyacademy.org/webinars

🧠 POP QUIZ: Who decides how your community handles a data breach? A) Tech companies B) Federal agencies C) Your city council, school board, and local officials The answer is C. And that means you have power.

🎙️ See Academy alum Tim Pappa at #RSAC2026! 🔐 Tim, a former FBI cyber behavioral profiler, will present “Foes, Felons, and Friends: Advocating for a Dangerously Talented Community” and lead a discussion, “How Do You Find Value in Cyber Deception?” on 3/24 in SF. 🔗 Learn more at: lnkd.in/eYqTWQtX

📣 Last call! The application for our paid 2026 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship closes tomorrow Thursday, February 5, at 11:59pm PT. 🧠 If you have expertise in a science or tech field, this Fellowship is the perfect opportunity to transform that knowledge into policy impact.

🌟 Team Spotlight: Meet Anna Perronne, our new Program Assistant!

Are you a STEM expert looking to impact policy? Apply for @aspenpolicyacademy.bsky.social paid 2026 Science & Tech Policy Fellowship! Gain tools and mentorship to transform your knowledge into real-world policy change. Learn more and apply by 2/5: bit.ly/4h7I7Kx

📅3 Days Left to Apply! 📣 Don’t miss your chance to join our annual, paid Science and Technology Policy Fellowship. Applications are due at 11:59pm PT on Thursday, February 5. 🔗Learn more and apply here: aspenpolicyacademy.org/program/scie... #TechPolicy #AspenPolicyAcademy #ApplyNow

⏰ 7 Days Left to Apply! Applications for our 2026 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship close in one week—February 5!

💬 Student Testimonial: Turn Policy Skills Into Real Impact! Olanrewaju Oniyitan, founder and executive director of SEED Care & Support Foundation in Nigeria, joined our webinars to strengthen her policy advocacy and put those tools to work.

📰 In the Press! Alum Arfra Rehman spoke with @politico.com on why medical safety laws are struggling to keep pace with artificial intelligence. She explained: “Figuring out what to monitor, choosing the right metrics, and building the systems to track them is its own challenge.”

📘 Winter marks the start of many policy cycles. As legislative sessions begin and priorities take shape, early engagement matters. Building policy skills now helps you participate sooner (and more effectively!) in the decisions that shape our communities.

🧠 You already understand the technology, but can you shape the decisions around it? Our paid #ScienceandTechPolicy Fellowship trains science, tech, and environment experts to turn technical insight into real policy impact.

🎙️ Our Executive Director @betsycooper.bsky.social was featured on Rob Aragao's #ReimaginingCyber podcast to discuss the human side of cybersecurity, addressing burnout, integrating lived experience into policy, and supporting the workforce.

⚕️ What happens when clinicians use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help make decisions? How can we ensure that these tools are safe and reliable over time?

“The Aspen Policy Academy is absolutely world-class. I continue to use the skills from the Science and Technology Policy Fellowship every single day.” -Zach Nandapurkar, 2024 Science & Tech Policy Fellow. ▶️ Learn more about the fellowship and apply: aspenpolicyacademy.org/program/scie...

🧠 If you’re working in STEM and have a New Year’s resolution to: ✅ Use your expertise to help your community; ✅ Learn new skills to unlock career pathways; or ✅ Expand your professional network ✍️ Then you should apply for our paid summer 2026 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship!

❓ Interested in applying to our summer 2026 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship? Join our upcoming informational webinars for further details on the Fellowship and the application process.

As we head into the end of the year, we’re excited to share our partner @pausetake9.bsky.social's Holiday Cybersecurity Resources, designed to help communities stay safe online during one of the busiest digital moments of the year.

📣 You shouldn’t need a policy degree or connections in DC to make your voice heard. That’s why we’re launching our paid summer 2026 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship. Learn more and apply here: aspenpolicyacademy.org/fellowship

🔐 This morning we released a new cybersecurity project created by 2025 Science and Technology Policy Fellow Amber Turner!

🤖 As we wrap our 3-month #RisingCivicAILeaders program with @aspendigital.bsky.social, we’re celebrating a cohort that turned civic AI challenges into grounded public-sector solutions. Participants sharpened core capacities in policy writing, public engagement, & more over dedicated weekly sessions.

📣 You have insights that the government needs to hear. Come to our How To Tell Governments What You Think webinar for staff and alumni tips on making officials listen to your voice. Register here to join us Dec. 17 from 9-10am PT: aspenpolicyacademy.org/program/how-...

🌎 In the Press: Why platforms still miss climate misinformation We're proud to spotlight alum @theodoraskeadas.bsky.social on a new @techpolicypress.bsky.social piece showing how incentive structures, not technical limits, allow climate misinformation to persist.

👀 Pssst… we have big news coming up next week! Over 7 years, our cornerstone summer Fellowship has transformed 100+ subject-matter experts into policy leaders. We’re now ready to find our 2026 cohort. Stay tuned for details dropping Thursday, December 18.

🗣️ Do you want to make your voice heard on key policy issues? Join our How To Tell Governments What You Think webinar next Wednesday, December 17 from 9-10am PT for expert tips and alumni examples of policy advocacy. Register here: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C20FNNhtSLWbKHJKcNXiqQ

🌿 Environmental Policy Accelerator 2025 Recap: in 6 weeks, our cohort turned climate urgency into policy, tackling issues from responder resilience to data-center impacts. Alum Holly Alpine of #EnabledEmissionsCampaign said the program helped them build “a cohesive strategy."

🫂 Our 2025 Savilla Pitt Memorial Fellows, Yakaira Nunez and Carlos Javier Torres, recently met with policy leaders in Washington, DC, about responsible AI and economic opportunities for Alabamians. 👉 Learn more about the Fellowship here: aspenpolicyacademy.org/savilla-pitt-memorial-fellowship

This December, we’re offering these free virtual webinars designed to strengthen your civic voice: 🔹 Getting a Job In Policy 🗓️ Dec. 3, 11am–12pm PT 🔹 How to Tell Governments What You Think 🗓️ Dec. 17, 9–10am PT 🔹 Cyber Civic Engagement 🗓️ Dec. 18, 9–10am PT

🏛️ We’ve helped 100+ alumni secure roles in government. Now we want to help you! Join our Getting a Job In Policy webinar on Dec. 3 from 11am-12pm PT for insider advice on finding job openings and crafting application materials.

💡Do you want to share your ideas with government officials, but are unsure of where to start? Join our Dec. 17 How To Tell Governments What You Think webinar for expert tips and stories of policy advocacy from alumni. 🔗Register here: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C20FNNhtSLWbKHJKcNXiqQ

🌟 Team Spotlight: Meet Qismah Balogun, our Communications Intern! A UCLA senior passionate about making policy accessible, she expands our webinar outreach and brings more voices into civic engagement.

🔎 With NYC agencies using cameras and sensors throughout the city, our 2025 Science & Technology Policy Fellows are helping the city proactively safeguard against privacy risks.

🙌 Last week we released a new artificial intelligence policy project that’s getting adopted by the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation (NYC OTI)!

Local school boards + city councils make decisions on data protection, Wi-Fi security, and cyber incident response. Anyone can submit a public comment. ⏱️ How to write one in 60 seconds: ✅ Share your story ✅ Connect it to community impact ✅ Make one clear ask

✨ Last night, we hosted an alumni happy hour in DC! We look forward to continuing to welcome new voices into our policy community in 2026. Visit our website to join upcoming training programs: aspenpolicyacademy.org/programs/

🏛️ Government officials want to know what you think. That’s why we’ve published a beginner-friendly guide on how to share your ideas with policymakers. Anyone interested in making change in their community can use these tips from policy leaders and Academy staff and alumni.

🔴 Myth: Local gov doesn’t affect cybersecurity 🟢 Truth: Their vendor + funding choices shape your WiFi 🔴 Myth: Public/friend’s WiFi is private 🟢 Truth: Owners see your activity; hackers see more 🔴 Myth: You must be a tech expert 🟢 Truth: Community voices drive policy

⏰ There are only 2 days left to apply for our free training course, Building Nonprofit Advocacy Capacity! Don’t miss this chance to scale your nonprofit’s impact, access expert insights, and grow your capacity.

🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Policy In Action event in NYC last night! It was inspiring to hear from our panelists and alumni about how we can all play a part in civic innovation. If you weren’t able to attend, you can still get involved.

📣 “We are in a really historic moment right now when it comes to applying the benefits of the technological revolution to creating tools that help…public servants achieve their goals of better service,” said former Tulsa, OK Mayor G.T. Bynum.

Congrats to Fellow Camille Carlton, policy director at the @humanetech.bsky.social, for her new co-authored piece: “AI Product Liability: The Light-Touch Law With Heavyweight Impact.” The piece asks: Who is responsible if AI products can emotionally manipulate users or mislead the public?

💡 Nonprofits can be power players in the policy space. Is your organization tapping into this potential? Join our free Building Nonprofit Advocacy Capacity training course to learn how to build an effective policy strategy and team.