Doug Rand

Senior Advisor to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Doug Rand is currently serving as the Senior Advisor to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a position he has held since August 16, 2021.1 Here are some key details about Doug Rand's background and career:

Education and Early Career

Doug Rand has an impressive educational background:

He graduated from Yale Law School and the Yale School of Management
He received Master's and undergraduate degrees from Harvard, where he studied evolutionary biology1 2

Government Experience

Prior to his current role at USCIS, Rand served in the Obama administration:

He worked in the Executive Office of the President for over six years (2010-2017)
His position was Assistant Director for Entrepreneurship in the Office of Science and Technology Policy
His portfolio included areas like inclusive high-growth entrepreneurship, access to capital, clean energy innovation, and high-skill immigration1 2

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Rand has significant experience as an entrepreneur and in the private sector:

He co-founded Boundless, a technology company that helps families navigate the immigration system
He was also the co-founder and CEO of Playscripts, Inc., an innovative publishing company
Additionally, he co-founded StageGrade, a theater review aggregator1 2

Recent Work

Before joining USCIS, Rand held positions focused on the intersection of technology, immigration, and policy:

He was a Senior Fellow at the Federation of American Scientists (FAS)
At FAS, he directed the Technology and Innovation Initiative, focusing on immigration policy and artificial intelligence in relation to national security and economic growth1 2

Writing and Arts

Outside of his policy and entrepreneurial work, Rand is also a writer:

His plays have been performed thousands of times worldwide2

Doug Rand's diverse background in law, policy, entrepreneurship, and technology has shaped his expertise in immigration and innovation, making him well-suited for his current role as Senior Advisor at USCIS.