Erik Martin is a policy expert with a diverse range of public-interest science and technology experience. He has held positions at the Federal Trade Commission, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the Federation of American Scientists, among others. With a Bachelor's degree in New Media and Global Civics from the University of Maryland College Park and a Master's degree in Social Science of the Internet from the University of Oxford, Martin's expertise spans the intersection of technology, policy, and media. He has also worked as a Grants Panelist at the National Endowment for the Arts, Content Specialist at McGraw-Hill Higher Education, and Congressional Page at the U.S. House of Representatives.

Throughout his career, Martin has been passionate about understanding the impact of emerging technologies like virtual and augmented reality and video games, as well as advocating for media policies that promote equity and accessibility. As a Clarendon Scholar, he conducted research on the relationship between algorithms, accountability, and networked social movements. Martin's breadth of experience makes him a valuable asset to any organization seeking expertise in technology policy and media studies.