We are thrilled to welcome Kent Walker to Evidence Action’s board of directors. Kent is the President of Global Affairs at Google and Alphabet, where he oversees teams responsible for legal matters, government affairs, content policy, and responsible innovation. His distinguished career spans over 30 years at the intersection of technology, law, and policy, beginning with his tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in San Francisco and Washington D.C., establishing one of the country’s first technology crime units and advising the U.S. Attorney General on technology policy.
At Google, he leads advocacy on competition, content, copyright, and privacy, working with government leaders and regulators around the world, and served as the first chair of the Global Internet Forum to Combat Terrorism. He held executive positions at Netscape, AOL, and eBay as they navigated the rise of the web, online communities, and ecommerce. Kent graduated with honors from Harvard College and Stanford Law School.
Evidence Action’s experienced board plays a vital role in guiding the organization towards maximizing impact for the communities who need our life-saving solutions.
"Evidence Action is a leader in delivering proven, cost-effective, and scalable solutions addressing global poverty. I’m excited to contribute to their work," said Kent Walker.
Kent also serves on TechNet’s executive committee and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
We look forward to leveraging his expertise to advance innovative approaches to improving the quality of life for people around the world.