Tech policy professional with a Secret security clearance and U.S. Department of State experience focused on digital freedom, cyber diplomacy, and internet governance. Third-culture background across five diplomatic and military communities; fluent in French. Current work includes leading custom AI chatbot development and supporting international programs, while previously creating admissions outreach and digital content. Has authored tech policy research and briefings for senior Department of State officials, including on AI regulation and digital governance.

Olivia Dunson

Tech policy professional with a Secret security clearance and U.S. Department of State experience focused on digital freedom, cyber diplomacy, and internet governance. Third-culture background across five diplomatic and military communities; fluent in French. Current work includes leading custom AI chatbot development and supporting international programs, while previously creating admissions outreach and digital content. Has authored tech policy research and briefings for senior Department of State officials, including on AI regulation and digital governance.

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Tech policy professional with a Secret security clearance and U.S. Department of State experience focused on digital freedom, cyber diplomacy, and internet governance. Third-culture background across five diplomatic and military communities; fluent in French.

Current work includes leading custom AI chatbot development and supporting international programs, while previously creating admissions outreach and digital content. Has authored tech policy research and briefings for senior Department of State officials, including on AI regulation and digital governance.

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Language

French
Fluent

Work Experience

E FM OSH P Assistant at U.S. Embassy San Salvador
May 1, 2026 - Present
Spearheaded custom AI chatbot development projects and contributed to 5+ INL programming initiatives. Authored and overhauled 15+ official one-pagers and stakeholder communications aligned to U.S. mission priorities. Mentored junior interns in INL operations and documentation standards to strengthen team productivity.
Tech Policy Intern (Remote) at Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Collaborated with policy teams to monitor and synthesize 10+ U.S. and European technology policy developments weekly, including AI regulation, digital governance, and economic security. Authored weekly newsletters and conducted targeted research on tech firms, government offices, and policy stakeholders to support publication development and editorial review.
Intern for the Bureau of Cyberspace & Digital Policy at U.S. Department of State
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Conducted research and policy analysis on global digital freedom, spyware threats, and zero-day markets, producing 3 research papers and 9 policy memos to inform U.S. cyber strategy. Developed weekly briefings on AI and cyber governance for senior State Department officials for 5+ senior officials.
Admissions Ambassador & Content Creator at Florida Southern College
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Led campus tours and coordinated admissions outreach initiatives for 200+ prospective students and families annually. Created 300+ digital content videos to support prospective student engagement and campus storytelling across multiple platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Political Communications at Florida Southern College
May 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

B2 French certification
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet