Travis Moore

Inspired by his civil servant parents, Travis Moore decided to build his career in government. While researching a tech-related bill as the Legislative Director for Representative Henry Waxman of California, Moore realized there was no one on the Hill with whom he could consult—he had to find external experts to help inform him about the intricacies of the bill. The experience revealed a critical gap: as technology rapidly reshapes society, government leaders need expert knowledge to govern effectively. To address this, Moore founded TechCongress, a non-profit that places tech experts in Congress to advise on important issues like privacy, AI, and online safety.

Since 2016, TechCongress has placed 112 bipartisan technologists into support roles in Congress, on things like the Senate Judiciary Hearing with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the investigation into Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's allegations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Moore launched the Congressional Digital Service Fellowship, creating a permanent House Digital Service. Additionally, Moore co-founded #CongressToo, a group that brought the #MeToo movement to Capitol Hill. In these ways, Moore advocates for a more modern and effective legislative branch.