Jenn Beard
I have been a Senior Program Officer at the Internet Society Foundation since September 2022 and co-lead programs across the Philanthropy Team that build Internet connectivity and digital literacy skills, equips people to learn and govern the Internet, and supports Internet Society’s global chapters with their local needs.
Prior to joining the Foundation, I worked on a variety of grant-making initiatives for six years at Mozilla that focused on understanding trustworthy artificial intelligence, integrating ethics into computing education, leveraging high-speed technologies for education, and building wireless networks for post-disaster and under-connected communities.
Before entering the world of tech-related philanthropy, I worked on a variety of causes ranging from water and sanitation microfinance to workforce development and affordable housing. One of my greatest joys is working with people across cultures and geographies.
I hold a Master of Business Administration from the Bloch School at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the Rochester Institute of Technology. I’m based in Kansas City, MO, USA.