Kip Wainscott

Kip Wainscott is currently the Head of Platform Policy at Snap Inc., where he is responsible for developing and maintaining content policies across the company's platforms. His role involves ensuring that Snap's policies align with both user safety and regulatory requirements in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Background and Experience

Wainscott has a robust background in law, policy, and technology. Before joining Snap Inc., he served as a Senior Advisor at the Cyber Policy Center at Stanford University, focusing on promoting democratic values and human rights in digital policy. He has also held significant roles in government, including serving under President Obama as Senior Director of Cabinet Affairs and Senior Advisor to the Domestic Policy Council, where he dealt with issues related to justice, opportunity, and technology.1

His career includes experience as Senior Counsel in the Office of Legal Policy at the Department of Justice, where he worked on high-priority technology policies. Additionally, Wainscott was involved in launching CrowdJustice, a platform aimed at supporting public interest litigation through community engagement.1

Academic Contributions

Kip Wainscott has contributed to academic discussions on digital rights and policy advocacy. He was a Policy Fellow at Stanford’s Digital Civil Society Lab and has authored chapters on government and political ethics.1

Current Role

In his current position at Snap Inc., Wainscott is focused on navigating complex policy challenges within the tech industry, particularly those related to platform governance and user engagement. His leadership is pivotal in shaping responsible outcomes that reflect both corporate values and societal expectations.23