About

As Programme Manager, Heather leads the strategic and programmatic work of DRI's Digital Democracy team worldwide. She is responsible for building connections in the digital technology community, advocating for solutions in civil society, private firms, and government. Heather has worked across industries and sectors in the United States and Europe including business development, STEM, policy, research, and non-profit coordination. Heather holds a Master's of Public Policy with a focus on policy analysis from The Hertie School in Berlin as well as a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University.

As Digital Democracy Research Coordinator, Jan monitors and analyses political discourse, as well as the use of technology and digital tools for disinformation. Prior to joining DRI, he worked for the German Development Agency GIZ, as well as other non-governmental organisations and consultancies. Jan holds a BA in European Studies from the University of Maastricht and an MPhil in Politics from the University of Oxford and a PhD from the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE).