Sarmat Chowdhury

Lead policy development and integration for FAM/FAH volumes, authored 19 FAM/FAH Cybersecurity Guidance, integrated Data & AI policy into the DT inventory, and coordinated three IT policy volumes to align guidance with federal statutes and executive directives.

Compiled executive reports on Congressional and legislative developments, provided technical guidance for OMB LRMs and GAO engagements, and led development/testing of OCIO policies including SCRM, Cloud Governance, IT Portfolio Management, and AI policy.

Directed the Global Classrooms® DC program impacting 1,000+ students, designed immersive diplomatic simulations with major partners, and led a team of 15 to expand curriculum, grants, and program evaluation.

Developed and executed a legislative agenda for a 19-agency council, established the inaugural legislative working group, drafted legislative memos, and managed responses to Congressional, GAO, and OMB inquiries.

Coordinated NewsIntel expansion on Capitol Hill, obtained Congressional Press Corps credentials, verified legislative reporting accuracy, and synthesized analysis on major floor items including NDAA and USMCA for clients.

Managed strategic partnerships and operations for Global Classrooms International, directed staffing and logistics for four major conferences with 2,000+ attendees, and led a team of 50+ to produce conference publications and research briefs.

Managed Senate room reservations and coordinated hearings, briefings, and events for 120+ Senate offices, monitored referred bills and committee notices, and supported intern programming and handbook updates.

Drafted policy fact sheets and position papers on AI liability, tech accessibility, and procurement, managed member surveys and events, and tracked AI and cybersecurity legislative developments across the US, EU, and MENA.

Supported committee staff with stakeholder meetings, prepared hearing memos and notices, and conducted research on telecommunications, broadband, aviation, and transportation policy to inform subcommittee actions.

Drafted portions of the Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act of 2018 and S. Res 328, prepared briefing memos on SBA oversight and small business policy, and updated digital archival systems for committee records.

Developed government relations strategy across local, state, and federal levels, built coalitions with industry and advocacy groups, and secured partnerships that contributed to $723M in congressional appropriations support for PMI.

Led grant proposal development for diplomatic simulations, produced research briefs on topics including wildlife trafficking and peacebuilding, and implemented simulations for students in the U.S., Italy, and Mongolia.

Completed dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Government and International Politics (International Relations) and Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Global Engagement) with a minor in International Security.