Katie Harbath

Katie Harbath is a recognized global leader at the intersection of elections, democracy, and technology. Her expertise stems from over two decades of experience, including a significant ten-year tenure at Facebook where she built and led teams responsible for managing global elections and advising political figures on platform use. She has been called an “election whisperer to the tech industry” by Foreign Policy Magazine. wikipedia+4

After leaving Facebook, Harbath founded Anchor Change, a technology consulting firm that helps clients navigate complex tech policy issues related to global elections and civic engagement. Through Anchor Change, she also publishes a newsletter and podcast, "Impossible Tradeoffs," offering nuanced analysis and insights on technology and democracy. anchorchange+3

Harbath has a deep understanding of the political landscape, having held senior digital roles at the Republican National Committee, the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and the Rudy Giuliani presidential campaign. She also has extensive experience in advising American and European lawmakers on social media regulation and election integrity. wikipedia+4

Beyond her professional endeavors, Katie is actively involved in several advisory and board roles, including the National Conference on Citizenship, Democracy Works, R Street Institute, Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Journalism Ethics. She is also a Senior Advisor for Aspen Digital's AI Elections Initiative and the Chief Global Affairs Officer at Duco Experts. georgetown+3