Jared Ford is a senior advisor for innovation and technology at NDI, where he designs the organization's approaches to political technology. Prior to joining NDI, Ford was a Legislative Assistant for Senator Patrick Leahy. He previously worked on peace technology as a consultant at the United States Institute of Peace and served as an intern for the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Ford holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University’s School of International Service, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Amherst College.