January 30, 2026 —
Young Voices is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2026 Tech and Innovation Fellowship. The Fellowship launched with an opening summit in Washington DC, which brought together eight of Young Voices' insightful writers.
During the summit, our fellows heard from leading experts on tech policy while participating in article hiveminds with Young Voices staff. In the months ahead, the fellows will cover issues at the intersection of innovation and regulation through legacy and digital media. Meet the fellows and keep an eye out for their articles!
Sam Raus – Sam is Young Voices’ David Boaz Resident Fellow.
Andy Jung - Andy is a lawyer in Washington, DC. Andy started his career working for software start-up companies in California. Now, Andy works as a Legal Fellow at TechFreedom focused on technology law and policy such as antitrust, Section 230, and online privacy.
Emily Ekshian – Emily is Communications Lead at the Crypto Council for Innovation, focusing on digital asset policy and regulatory advocacy. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and works on projects related to blockchain innovation and financial inclusion.
Ed Tarnowski – Ed is Policy and Advocacy Director at EdChoice and host of the State of Choice Podcast. He leads the organization’s advocacy efforts in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic and works on national education policy. His writing has appeared in outlets including National Review, Fox News, and RealClearPolitics.
Donald Kimball – Donald is Communications Manager at Washington Policy Center, where he oversees digital content and campaigns and publishes a monthly newsletter on state-level tech policy. He previously worked on political campaigns and in leadership roles in higher education.
Kyle Moran – Kyle contributes to the American Enterprise Institute’s Critical Threats Project, where he conducts research on Middle Eastern security issues using Persian and Arabic sources. He is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and has a background in political science, history, and operational management.
Iulia Lupse – Iulia is a freelance writer with a background in political campaigns, public policy, and news media. She holds a degree in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University and writes on topics including technology, geopolitics, and free speech.
Maggie Anders – Maggie serves as Vice President for ACC Atlanta, where she leads events and initiatives focused on civic engagement and policy. She previously worked in content creation and management at the Foundation for Economic Education and Young Americans for Liberty and is passionate about environmental advocacy and developing young leaders.
