Bethany Abbate manages AI policy advocacy and thought leadership for the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) the leading trade association for companies in the business of information, with a membership of nearly 400 companies reflecting a broad and diverse landscape of the digital ecosystem.

Bethany has previous government affairs and consulting experience in a range of focus areas within technology, cybersecurity, and financial services policy, working on behalf of large corporations and investors. Bethany began my career serving in many capacities for policy/communication teams within government offices at the state and federal level.

Bethany remains inspired by the complexities of innovation and finding creative and actionable ways to bridge gaps between a diverse array of stakeholders.