Alex Walden

Global Head of Human Rights @ Google

About

Experienced public policy expert working at the intersection of civil & human rights, technology, and the law. Working in complex international and multi-stakeholder fora to drive positive change and responsible business conduct. Driving strategy for stakeholder engagement and strategic partnerships on cutting-edge policy issues. Leading Google's work on business and human rights across all products.

Country

United States

City

Washington

Industry

Government Relations

Skill

Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, Policy, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Government, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Politics, International Law, Political Campaigns, Research, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Grassroots Organizing, Political Science

Experience

Global Head of Human Rights

Google

2019-5 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Global Policy Lead for Human Rights & Free Expression

Google

2015-5 - 2019-5 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Member Board of Directors

Global Network Initiative

2015-5 - Present · 11 yrs 5 mos

Technology Advisory Board Member, Office of the Prosecutor

International Criminal Court

2016-3 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

Corporate Leader

Council on Foreign Relations

2018-12 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Director

Raben

2013-3 - 2015-5 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Senior Associate

Raben

2011-9 - 2013-3 · 1 yr 7 mos

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Policy Analyst

Center for American Progress

2010-8 - 2011-9 · 1 yr 2 mos

Legal Intern

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - SF Office

2010-2 - 2010-5 · 4 mos

Law Clerk

U.S. Senate, Committee on the Judiciary

2009-9 - 2010-5 · 9 mos

Law Clerk

U.S. House of Representatives

2009-6 - 2009-8 · 3 mos

Legal Intern

U.S. Department of Labor

2009-2 - 2009-4 · 3 mos

Education

Georgetown Law

The Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program (WLPPFP) offers Fellowships for public interest lawyers from the U.S. who are committed to advancing women's rights throughout their careers. U.S. Fellows work in Washington, D.C., with a variety of organizations involved in legal and policy issues affecting women, such as domestic violence, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, immigration, education, health care, homelessness, poverty, disability rights, civil rights, HIV/AIDS, and international women’s human rights.