About OTIOTI works at the intersection of technology and policy to ensure that every community has equitable access to digital technology and its benefits. We promote universal access to communications technologies that are both open and secure, using a multidisciplinary approach that brings together advocates, researchers, organizers, and innovators.Our current focus areas include surveillance, privacy and security, net neutrality, broadband access, and consumer privacy. OTI conducts data-driven research, develops policy and regulatory reforms, and builds real-world pilot projects to impact both public policy and physical communications infrastructure that people interact with every day.Open Technology InstituteOTI_5fc1bdfa-5d36-11eb-b631-f8c0f882ea00New AmericaNew America prides itself on its intellectual independence and high ethical standards, and all donations and grants are accepted subject to New America’s policies regarding non-partisanship, independence, and the avoidance of conflicts of interest: https://www.newamerica.org/policies-and-procedures/. Darren WalkerPresident, Ford Foundation ~ “The Open Technology Institute looks at how, in this digital age, we ensure that there is universal access, that we have an Internet that is as Sir Timothy Berners-Lee envisioned: one that is open and free, ... where inequities in other parts of society don’t play out.”OTI StaffAustin AdamsSenior Communications Associate, Open Technology Institute and Public Interest TechnologyKoustubh “K.J.” BagchiSenior Policy Counsel, Open Technology InstituteChristine BannanPolicy Counsel, Open Technology InstituteEllery Roberts BiddleEditorial Director, Ranking Digital RightsAmy BrouilletteResearch and Editorial Manager, Ranking Digital RightsMichael CalabreseDirector, Wireless Future ProjectJessica DheereDirector, Ranking Digital RightsSharon Bradford FranklinPolicy Director, Open Technology InstituteLisa GutermuthSenior Program Manager, Ranking Digital RightsLisa JohnsonSenior Communications Manager, Open Technology InstituteChhaya KapadiaChief of Staff, Open Technology InstituteAleena KhanProgram Associate, TechCongress, Open Technology InstituteRebecca MacKinnonFounding Director, Ranking Digital RightsNathalie MaréchalSenior Policy Analyst, Ranking Digital RightsNat MeysenburgTechnologist, Open Technology InstituteTravis MooreFounder and Director, TechCongress, Open Technology InstituteSarah MorrisDirector, Open Technology InstituteAmir NasrPolicy Analyst, Open Technology InstituteClaire ParkProgram Associate, Open Technology InstituteLukas PietrzakResearch Assistant, Open Technology InstituteZak RogoffResearch Analyst, Ranking Digital RightsKelly RossOperations Associate, Open Technology Institute and Ranking Digital RightsLauren SarkesianSenior Policy Counsel, Open Technology InstituteRoss SchulmanSenior Policy Technologist & Senior CounselSpandana SinghPolicy Analyst, Open Technology InstituteJoshua StagerSenior Policy Counsel and Government Affairs Lead, Open Technology InstituteAndi Wilson ThompsonSenior Policy Analyst, Open Technology InstituteJie ZhangResearch Analyst, Ranking Digital RightsChris SadlerEducation Data and Privacy Fellow, Open Technology InstituteDetroit Digital Justice CoalitionAs members of the Detroit Digital Justice Coalition, we believe that communication is a fundamental human right; we are securing that right for the digital age by promoting access, participation, common ownership, and healthy communities.An Internet that is is open and free ... where inequities in other parts of society don’t play out_5fc1bfd0-5d36-11eb-b631-f8c0f882ea00To ensure that every community has equitable access to digital technology and its benefits_5fc1c0ac-5d36-11eb-b631-f8c0f882ea00ExpressionThe Open Technology Institute supports free expression and open technologies at home and around the world, and is committed to supporting engaged, self-sufficient communities by promoting safe and affordable access to connectivity. We view technology not as an end in and of itself, but a means. Across our work, we are guided by these principles:OpennessOur source code, processes, materials and reports are open and available. We encourage participation by individuals and communities adapting, improving and using our tools.PrivacyWe support and defend the right to privacy and freedom from surveillance; our technologies are designed for safety and security; our research methods are respectful and sensitive to privacy concerns.JusticeWe believe in the equality of all individuals. We do not empower the communities we work with; they are already empowered, or they empower themselves. We support their work by providing trainings, tools, and resources.Collective Self-DeterminationCommunity partners decide how they want to engage and how they want to use our tools. We follow their lead.ServiceWe show respect and give back to the communities we engage with locally and virtually.IntegrityWe are accountable to these principles in everything we do.IndependenceFunding -- For detailed information about our funding, please visit New America’s Our Funding webpage. New America prides itself on its intellectual independence and high ethical standards, and all donations and grants are accepted subject to New America’s policies regarding non-partisanship, independence, and the avoidance of conflicts of interest: https://www.newamerica.org/policies-and-procedures/.Non-PartisanshipCommunication... we believe that communication is a fundamental human right; we are securing that right for the digital age by promoting access, participation, common ownership, and healthy communities.AccessParticipationCommon OwnershipHealthy CommunitiesConnectivityDevelop and advocate policies to promote universal, fast and affordable wireless broadband connectivity_5fc1c160-5d36-11eb-b631-f8c0f882ea001The Wireless Future Project, a project of the Open Technology Institute, develops and advocates policies to promote universal, fast and affordable wireless broadband connectivity, including the reallocation of more prime spectrum for shared and unlicensed access. It encourages mobile market competition, an open Internet and other policies aimed at unlocking the full potential of the wireless age for all Americans.CompetitionEncourage mobile market competition_5fc1c21e-5d36-11eb-b631-f8c0f882ea001.1InternetEncourage an open Internet_5ef76170-5d97-11eb-8b00-b03c0a83ea001.2InternetProvide an open, verifiable platform to measure global Internet performance_5ef76328-5d97-11eb-8b00-b03c0a83ea002Code for Science & SocietyCode for Science & Society, the new host of M-Lab’s operations, is a small nonprofit dedicated to advancing open technologies in the public interest. They work with partners across research, civic technologies, and new media to support the growth and sustainability of the public interest tech ecosystem.Research PartnersIndustry PartnersPublic-Interest PartnersM-Lab is the largest open Internet performance dataset on the planet. M-Lab is a consortium of research, industry and public-interest partners dedicated to providing an open, verifiable platform to measure global Internet performance and creating visualizations and tools to help people make sense of network performance. Learn more at www.measurementlab.net._5ef763fa-5d97-11eb-8b00-b03c0a83ea00Expression & PrivacyPromote freedom of expression and privacy on the internet_5ef764cc-5d97-11eb-8b00-b03c0a83ea003Ranking Digital RightsRDR is a non-profit research initiative housed at New America's Open Technology Institute.Ranking Digital Rights (RDR) works to promote freedom of expression and privacy on the internet by creating global standards and incentives for companies to respect and protect users’ rights._5ef7658a-5d97-11eb-8b00-b03c0a83ea00Knowledge & ExperienceBridge the divide of knowledge and experience between DC and Silicon Valley_5ef766fc-5d97-11eb-8b00-b03c0a83ea004TechCongressTechCongress brings tech talent, ideas and training to Congress and to build a practical and pragmatic understanding of Washington within the tech community. They bridge the divide of knowledge and experience between DC and Silicon Valley for better outcomes for both.Talent, Ideas & TrainingBring tech talent, ideas and training to Congress_5ef7685a-5d97-11eb-8b00-b03c0a83ea004.1CongressUnderstandingBuild a practical and pragmatic understanding of Washington within the tech community_5ef76968-5d97-11eb-8b00-b03c0a83ea004.2Tech Community2021-01-23https://www.newamerica.org/oti/about/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net