Charting the Future of Tech, Innovation & Workforce
SIIA examines the opportunities, challenges, and policy considerations shaping the future of quantum computing.
Charting the Future of Tech, Innovation & Workforce
SIIA explores how educational technology differs from consumer tools in purpose, design, and classroom impact
Inside Digital Market Regulation
SIIA’s CHAT SAFE Principles propose a policy framework guiding responsible companion AI chatbot design, prioritizing privacy, safety, security, and risk-based safeguards while encouraging innovation.
2025 Policy Priorities
SIIA has announced our 2025 Policy Priorities. Learn more about how we are representing members.
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SIIA achieves results for our members through direct advocacy with lawmakers and policymakers at the U.S. federal and state levels and in foreign jurisdictions; public affairs activities; and innovative programming. Our efforts reflect the policy team’s diverse talents and expertise — delivering value to our members.
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Tech& Policy Deep Dives
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Policy Priorities
SIIA members benefit from informed advice about the latest regulatory and legislative developments. They also have access to valuable information that can assist you with privacy, data management, regulatory compliance, quality improvement activities, and much more. As a non-partisan organization, we work with all political perspectives to promote our policy priorities. Click on our subject areas to learn more.
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Membership in SIIA allows you stay abreast of key issues, help direct SIIA’s policy agenda and advocacy activities, have access to a team of experts to extend your advocacy efforts or serve as your government affairs team, network and engage with industry colleagues.
Recent Actions
SIIA Urges Vietnam to Reconsider DMA-Style Competition Law Amendments
Industry Coalition Urges Targeted Improvements to NO FAKES Act Before Congressional Advancement
SIIA and Technology Industry Groups Urge Court to Overturn Anthropic Blacklisting
SIIA Joins Coalition Urging Changes to SB 354
Our Team
Chris Mohr
President
Chris joined SIIA in 2015. He has worked across key policy issues, representing SIIA members before Congress, state legislatures and federal agencies. He will lead SIIA on core issues impacting the information and content industries.
Paul Lekas
Executive Vice President,
Global Public Policy & Government Affairs
Paul has led cutting edge work on AI and emerging tech policy for the U.S. government and has extensive experience in national security, government affairs and public policy.
Sara Kloek
Vice President, Education and Youth Policy
Sara’s expertise in education and privacy policy was honed while working at the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Morten Skroejer
Vice President,
Competition and Trade Policy
Mort has deep experience on transatlantic digital issues, particularly as they relate to competition policy and law in the United States and the EU.
Abigail Wilson
Director,
State Policy
Abigail brings extensive experience in state-level advocacy, having led privacy and AI initiatives at BSA and passed key legislation while building strategic relationships at IIDA.
Anton van Seventer
Counsel, Privacy and Data Policy
Anton is a seasoned legal professional specializing in technology privacy. With extensive experience shaping privacy laws in multiple state.
Bethany Abbate
Director,
AI Policy
Bethany has driven significant advancements in AI policy and has a strong background in policy analysis, government affairs, and regulatory consulting.
Danny Bounds
Counsel, Education Policy
Danny is a native of Memphis, Tennessee and has spent a majority of his career in the field of education.
Joshua Stein
Technology Policy Analyst
Joshua has extensive experience in technology and public policy, writing for organizations like the Atlantic Council and CEPA, and conducting research as a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown’s Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics.
Mardy Goote
Senior Manager,
Policy & Anti-Piracy
Mardy has spent much of her career advancing SIIA’s efforts to protect intellectual property and promote a fair digital marketplace. She began her tenure developing and expanding SIIA’s piracy program and enforcement efforts, and in recent years joined the policy team, where she plays a supportive role in various projects across their expansive portfolio.
Nathanael Andrews
Senior Associate Counsel
Nathanael has a deep background in IP and competition law, with experience at Perkins Coie, the Federal Circuit, and in patent litigation, prosecution, and research across multiple technical fields.
Antoine Brunson
State Policy Analyst
Antoine has a deep background in criminal justice policy, with experience at the Council of State Governments Justice Center and the New York City Department of Education. His work spans all seven sectors of the criminal legal system, with a particular focus on prosecution-related issues, data-informed policy solutions, and special education law.
