Justin Hendrix is CEO and Editor of Tech Policy Press. As part of its efforts to support new and diverse perspectives in tech policy and expand its coverage, Tech Policy Press launched a fellowship program in August. In 2024, Tech Policy Press will support seven part-time fellows to research and write on critical topics that seek to educate the public and decision-makers about technology and its impact on democracy and society. After reviewing close to 900 applications, Tech Policy Press is proud to introduce the inaugural fellowship cohort. Reporting Fellows Reporting Fellows will produce original articles based on the interests of the fellow, relevant news and policy developments, and Tech Policy Press content priorities. The fellowship offers an opportunity for individuals to explore policy ideas and approaches, document technological issues or harms, or pursue data-driven investigations. Jesús Alvarado is an audio journalist and is currently a producer for Marketplace Tech, where he focuses his work on tech policy, internet culture, and health technology. Holding a Master of Science in Journalism from the University of Southern California, Alvarado honed his reporting skills during his tenure there while shedding light on issues like greater LA’s youth homelessness and mental health, as well as working on reporting projects about the queer internet space and how that online environment has impacted queer men’s and non-binary people’s mental health. Dean Jackson is the principal behind Public Circle Research and Consulting and a specialist in democracy, media, and technology. Previously, he was an investigative analyst with…Announcing the Inaugural Tech Policy Press Fellowship Cohort