Derek Fisher
VA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Staff Member
Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
10.2022 - Current
- Manage the Committee policy portfolio related to artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cybersecurity, national laboratories, research security, data center security, and the burgeoning tech race with China.
- Plan hearings related to artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and PRC dominance of clean energy supply chains.
- Analyze classified reports to inform the Ranking Member's decision-making as it relates to the above issues.
- Collaborate with a bipartisan cohort to develop proper role of the Department of Energy in the government's AI ecosystem to ensure robust competitiveness with the PRC.
- Leveraged Chinese open-source intelligence to successfully dissuade the Department of Energy from providing a $200m grant to a PRC-linked company.
- Drafted a "China Spy Balloon" op-ed on behalf of the Ranking Member that was published by USA Today.
- Successfully persuaded the Department of Energy to adopt a more robust analysis of China-dominated supply chains before granting financial awards to companies with questionable ties to the PRC.
- Drafted nearly a hundred oversight letters to the Department of Energy related to the above issues.
Legislative Assistant
Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Identified, researched, and tracked issues related to Department of Energy, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.
- Provided robust oversight over the Department of Energy's Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office to monitor the Department's efforts to develop and deploy AI.
- Drafted amendments to CHIPS and Science Act related to technology supply chains.
Deputy Correspondence Director
U.S. Senator John Barrasso
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Staffed Senator Barrasso in meetings with constituents and other stakeholders.
- Formulated policy proposals related to energy and energy technologies.
Legislative Correspondent
U.S. Representative David Young
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Communicated Congressman Young's legislative priorities to tens of thousands of constituents on a number of complex issues in a clear, concise manner.
Staff Assistant
Congressman David Young (IA-3)
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained professional front desk, handled incoming constituent calls, and delivered exceptional research to Congressman Young and the policy team.
Intern
Congressman Trey Hollingsworth (IN-9)
09.2017 - 11.2017
Intern
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-3)
02.2017 - 05.2017
Political Intern
U.S. Department of State
09.2015 - 12.2015
Education
Master of Arts - Security Studies - Technology And Security
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana05.2016
Security Clearance
- TS/SCI cleared with Q access authorization.
Timeline
Professional Staff Member
Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
10.2022 - Current
Legislative Assistant
Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
02.2021 - 09.2022
Deputy Correspondence Director
U.S. Senator John Barrasso
04.2019 - 02.2021
Legislative Correspondent
U.S. Representative David Young
08.2018 - 01.2019
Staff Assistant
Congressman David Young (IA-3)
11.2017 - 08.2018
Intern
Congressman Trey Hollingsworth (IN-9)
09.2017 - 11.2017
Intern
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-3)
02.2017 - 05.2017
Political Intern
U.S. Department of State
09.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Security Studies - Technology And Security
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Indiana University
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