💡 Rebeca Lamadrid is the Senior Vice President of the Scholars Program at NobleReach™️. Learn more about her work bridging the gap between innovators and policymakers at NobleReach and White House Presidential Innovation Fellows, her career journey, and more in her #profile in TheBridge Leaders Directory. #TheBridgeLeaders
Q. How are you currently bridging the gap between #innovation and #regulation? At NobleReach Foundation we focus on turning passion into action by connecting exceptional technical, scientific, and entrepreneurial talent with opportunities to make a real impact in government and beyond. We offer pathways like internships, fellowships, and Embedded Entrepreneurs in government-funded startups, providing critical training and mentorship along the way. Our goal is to nurture talent at every stage and channel it into lasting contributions to our nation.
Q. Job advice in three words? Collaboration, Adaptability, Purpose.
Q. What can #innovators learn from #policymakers? Through our NobleReach Scholars program, innovators spend one to two years within government agencies, working on challenges of great importance to the nation. They gain hands-on experience and connect with senior policy leaders through multidisciplinary programming in Washington, DC. This combination of practical work and mentorship provides a deep understanding of the policy making process and equips them with skills and connections needed to drive meaningful change in tech, science, and entrepreneurship, both within and beyond the public sector.
Q. What can policymakers learn from innovators? During my time leading the Presidential Innovation Fellow program - and now at NobleReach - I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that tech talent can bring to the public sector. Policymakers can learn from innovators the value of agility, cross-sector collaboration, and the integration of diverse perspectives to address complex challenges. Innovators bring a mindset of rapid iteration and learning from failure, which can lead to more effective solutions in areas like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology. Programs like the NobleReach Scholars Program are crucial for bridging the gap between innovation and public service, placing early-career tech professionals in roles where they can make a tangible impact. This not only enhances government capabilities but also inspires a new generation of technologists to engage in public service, creating a more responsive and innovative public sector.
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