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Alec Ross

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Alec Ross
Personal details
Born (1971-11-30) November 30, 1971 (age 54)
Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Felicity
Children3
EducationNorthwestern University (BA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Alec Ross (born November 30, 1971) is an American author, technology policy analyst, and educator. He is a New York Times best-selling author with books translated into 24 languages.

Ross was Senior Advisor for Innovation to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the duration of her term as Secretary of State.[1] Hillary Clinton has also referred to Alec Ross as her "right hand" on Internet freedom.[2] After leaving the Department of State in 2013 he joined the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University as a Senior Fellow.[3] Ross subsequently became a visiting fellow at Johns Hopkins University.[4] Ross is currently a distinguished adjunct professor at the University of Bologna Business School[5][6] and a board partner at Amplo.[7][8]

Ross is the author of two books, The Industries of the Future and The Raging 2020s: Companies, Countries, People – and the Fight for Our Future.[9][10][11] His books have been bestsellers on 5 continents.[12]

Background

Ross was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia.[13] His father was a lawyer and his mother was a paralegal.[14] At age 12 he moved to Italy for a year to live with his grandfather, Ray DePaulo, who was the commercial minister at the U.S. embassy in Rome.[14] Ross attended college at Northwestern University.[15]

After graduating in 1994 from Northwestern University with a B.A. in history,[14] Ross moved to Baltimore to work at Booker T. Washington Middle School as a Teach for America AmeriCorps Member.[14][15][16] Ross taught for two years and then accepted a position as special assistant to the president of the Enterprise Foundation.[17]

Government service

Ross teaching at Oxford University

During the 2008 presidential campaign, Ross played a role in developing then-Sen. Barack Obama's technology and innovation plan serving as the Convener for the Technology & Media Policy Committee.[18][19][20]

In April 2009, Ross joined the State Department as Senior Advisor on Innovation.[21][22] Ross was regarded as a "tech guru" at the State Department,[22] recognized by then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as her "right hand" on efforts to promote "internet freedom".[23] Ross focused on ways to improve government use of Web video and social networking sites for diplomacy, as well as ways to engage the modern public.[24][25][26][27] While working as Senior Advisor on Innovation, Ross worked on initiatives such as wiring schools, adding wireless capacity to public works, text-message reminders to HIV patients, and assisting community transitions to mobile banking.[28][29] Ross received a Distinguished Honor Award for his work at the State Department.[30]

In addition to concerns over countries increasing surveillance capabilities, Ross highlighted cases where businesses prioritized profit motives over the potential harms of technologies. In 2011, he publicly "criticised the developers of internet surveillance equipment who were willing to sell their services to repressive regimes and allow governments to censor their citizens.”[31]

In 2023, Ross was appointed to serve on the Maryland Economic Council by Governor Wes Moore.[32]

Personal life

Ross lives in Baltimore, Maryland and in Italy with his wife and their three children.[13][33]

Publications

Books

  • 2021: Alec Ross. The Raging 2020s: Companies, Countries, People – and the Fight for Our Future. Henry Holt and Co.[34]
  • 2016: Alec Ross. The Industries of the Future. Simon & Schuster.

Articles

  • 2021: "From Cold War to ‘Code War:’ Why government needs tech talent now." Fast Company.[35]
  • 2021: "The Pentagon's Army of Nerds." The Atlantic.[36]
  • 2016: "Want job security? Try online security." WIRED.[37]
  • 2016: Our Children and the Next Economy by Alec Ross.[38]
  • 2016: "The Language Barrier is About to Fall." The Wall Street Journal.[39]
  • 2013: Alec Ross. Light Up the West Bank: Want to reinvigorate the Middle East peace process? Start with 3G. Foreign Policy.[40]
  • 2012: Alec Ross. How connective tech boosts political change. CNN.[41]
  • 2011: Alec Ross and Ben Scott. 21st Century Statecraft. NATO Review.[42]
  • 2010: Alec Ross. Internet Freedom: Historic Roots and the Road Forward. The SAIS Review of International Affairs Volume 30, Number 2, Summer-Fall.[43]
  • 2007: Simon Rosenberg and Alec Ross. A Laptop in Every Backpack with Simon Rosenberg. NDN Globalization Initiative.[44]

Recognition

  • Distinguished Honor Award from the U.S. Department of State[45]
  • 2020 National Consumers Union, Massimiliano Dona Award[46]
  • Book of the Year, The TriBeCa Film Festival's Disruptive Innovation Foundation (2016)[22]
  • Disruptive Innovation Award, The TriBeCa Film Festival's Disruptive Innovation Foundation (2013)[47]
  • Oxford Internet Institute OII Award (2013)[48]
  • TriBeCa Film Festival Disruptive Innovator Award (2012)[49]

References

  1. ↑ Kang, Cecilia (April 6, 2009), "Diplomatic Efforts Get Tech Support", The Washington Post.
  2. ↑ "SECRETARY CLINTON: REMARKS ON TECHCAMP VILNIUS JUNE 30, 2011". Document. 2011-06-30. Retrieved 2024-04-22. Unknown parameter |A260181854&v= ignored (help)
  3. ↑ "Alec Ross - Columbia University - Senior Fellow". Aspen Institute. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  4. ↑ Patrick, Anna (2016-03-27). "Charleston native, author Alec Ross to speak at Taylor Books". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  5. ↑ "Alec Ross". BBS. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  6. ↑ "Ross, Alec". Bologna Business School. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  7. ↑ Geron, Tomio (2019-05-22). "Susan Rice, Other Politicos Join Venture Firm Amplo". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  8. ↑ "Amplo". amplovc.com. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  9. ↑ The Industries of the Future. Simon & Schuster. February 2, 2016. ISBN 9781442399549. Retrieved November 11, 2015. Search this book on
  10. ↑ "Best Sellers". The New York Times. February 29, 2016. Archived from the original on March 1, 2016.
  11. ↑ Hill, Andrew (2021-04-11). "A reading list to prepare for a post-pandemic age". www.ft.com. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  12. ↑ Economics, London School of; Science, Political (2021-11-10). "The Raging 2020s: companies, countries, people". London School of Economics and Political Science. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Wood, Pamela. "Democrat Alec Ross, tech expert and author, says as Maryland governor he'll focus on 'what's next'". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Conconi, Chuck, "WL Feature: Alec Ross, Digital Diplomat", Washington Life, March 25, 2010
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Kurtz, Josh (2017-03-07). "SCOOP: Baltimore tech entrepreneur ponders run for governor in 2018". Maryland Matters. Retrieved 2017-04-24.
  16. ↑ Philipsen, Klaus (March 30, 2017). "A Governor from Baltimore?". Community Architect Daily blog. Retrieved 2017-04-24.
  17. ↑ "Innovator Alec Ross Joins State Dept.," National Journal, April 6, 2009. "National Journal Online -- Tech Daily Dose -- Innovator Alec Ross Joins State Dept". Archived from the original on May 11, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-03. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  18. ↑ Alec Ross,Special to (2012-06-20). "How connective tech boosts political change". CNN. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  19. ↑ McCauley, Mary Carole (June 18, 2016). "Book by Baltimore-based tech futurist makes global splash". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Hillary Clinton Launches "21st Century Statecraft" Initiative by State Department", TechPresident, May 13, 2009.
  21. ↑ "The Creative List: New Media", Washington Life, November 8, 2009.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 Rogin, Josh (2024-01-12). "Tech guru Alec Ross leaves the State Department". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  23. ↑ "SECRETARY CLINTON: REMARKS ON TECHCAMP VILNIUS JUNE 30, 2011 - Document - Gale Academic OneFile Select". go.gale.com. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  24. ↑ "And Data for All: Why Obama's Geeky New CIO Wants to Put All Gov't Info Online | WIRED". 2018-08-28. Archived from the original on August 28, 2018. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  25. ↑ "P2P2G: The rise of e-diplomacy". POLITICO. 2009-06-04. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  26. ↑ Schwab, Nikki; Bedard, Paul (June 14, 2009). "Hillary Clinton Turns State Department Tech-Friendly". U.S. News.
  27. ↑ Pavgi, Kedar (2024-02-06). "The FP Top 100 Global Thinkers". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  28. ↑ "And Data for All: Why Obama's Geeky New CIO Wants to Put All Gov't Info Online | WIRED". 2018-08-28. Archived from the original on August 28, 2018. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  29. ↑ "Digital Diplomacy (Published 2010)". 2010-07-16. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  30. ↑ "Alec Ross". www.carnegiecouncil.org. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  31. ↑ Wilson, Cherry (November 2, 2011). "Clinton adviser makes Twitter attack on surveillance equipment firms". The Guardian. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
  32. ↑ "Maryland Economic Council". Maryland Department of Commerce.
  33. ↑ ORSI, LUCA (2 November 2020). "Elezioni Usa 2020, Alec Ross "La mia Bologna a stelle e strisce"". il Resto del Carlino (in italiano). Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  34. ↑ "The Raging 2020s | Alec Ross | Macmillan". US Macmillan. Retrieved 2021-08-25.[permanent dead link]
  35. ↑ Ross, Alec (October 25, 2021). "From Cold War to 'Code War:' Why government needs tech talent now". Fast Company.
  36. ↑ Ross, Alec (2021-09-12). "The Pentagon's Army of Nerds". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  37. ↑ "Want job security? Try online security". Wired UK. ISSN 1357-0978. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  38. ↑ ""Our Children and the Next Economy" by Alec Ross - Omnivoracious - The Amazon Book Review". www.omnivoracious.com. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  39. ↑ Ross, Alec (January 29, 2016). "The Language Barrier Is About to Fall". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  40. ↑ Ross, Alec (June 18, 2013). "Light Up the West Bank: Want to reinvigorate the Middle East peace process? Start with 3G". Foreign Policy. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  41. ↑ Ross, Alec (June 20, 2012). "How connective tech boosts political change". CNN. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
  42. ↑ Ross, Alec; Ben Scott (2011). "21st Century Statecraft". NATO Review. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
  43. ↑ Ross, Alec (Summer–Fall 2010). "Internet Freedom: Historic Roots and the Road Forward. The SAIS Review of International Affairs". 30 (2). Retrieved November 17, 2011.
  44. ↑ Rosenberg, Simon; Alec Ross (May 1, 2007). "Rosenberg". NDN Globalization Initiative. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
  45. ↑ "The Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs".
  46. ↑ "PREMIO DONA: ad Alec Ross e all'agenzia Adnkronos il riconoscimento 2020". Unione Nazionale Consumatori (in italiano). 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  47. ↑ Dale, Austin (April 3, 2012). "Tribeca to Honor Justin Bieber, Edward Burns and Others with Disruptive Innovation Awards". Indie Wire. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
  48. ↑ "Oxford Internet Institute Honours Internet Pioneers, John Seely-Brown, Alec Ross, Max Schrems and Galaxy Zoo Co-founder, Chris Lintott". Oxford Internet Institute. October 24, 2013.
  49. ↑ "Tribeca to Honor Justin Bieber, Edward Burns and Others with Disruptive Innovation Awards". Indiewire. April 3, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2015.

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