About Tiffany
Government and Political Affairs lead for the leading technology trade association in Washington, DC. Managed corporate government relations office for Fortune 250 company
Served as a senior policy advisor on Capitol Hill. Served as lead public liaison on U.S. trade policy at the Office of the United States Trade Representative
Active and passionate board member for the Faith and Politics Institute, the Global Women's Innovation Network, and the BGM Network
A healthy fanaticism for all things technology and technology policy
On My Mind
A Knock at Midnight: Brittany K. Barnett and Sharanda Jones
I remember the day in July 2015 when Chani Wiggins insisted we read a Washington Post article chronicling the life of Sharanda Jones who was serving life without parole for a first time drug offense. Chani was so compelled that we had a role to play in helping in Sharanda’s clemency petition. She immediately reached Read more about A Knock at Midnight: Brittany K. Barnett and Sharanda Jones[…]
John Lewis
I had the opportunity to sit at his feet and be nourished by his lessons, actions and words. In times of turmoil, I would always look to him to steady myself, find the lesson, and understand the actions needed to move forward toward justice, equality, and healing. I never could quite understand how he could Read more about John Lewis[…]
My Granddaddy, Stepfather, and Da 5 Bloods
My granddaddy and stepfather never talked about their time in the military. My granddaddy’s obituary doesn’t even mention it. My stepfather’s obituary mentions the year he enlisted and the year he was discharged, nothing more. The benefit of time helps me recognize that while John Lewis was being bludgeoned crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge and Read more about My Granddaddy, Stepfather, and Da 5 Bloods[…]
James Baldwin
Photo from this week’s Washington Post magazine feature. James Baldwin, as always, nails it. ~ “I love America more than any other country in the world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” Notes of a Native Son, 1955
Happy 70th Birthday Mom, Mrs. Josie Allen
Growing up, my mom and I believed it was us against the world. But in reality, we were surrounded by family and friends who became family that lightened the load, softened the blows, and loved away some of the bitterness. It certainly took a village to raise me:-) Some of you joined us to celebrate Read more about Happy 70th Birthday Mom, Mrs. Josie Allen[…]
CTA Selects First Two Recipients of $10 Million Investment
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced the selection of the first two funds it will invest in as part of CTA’s $10 million commitment to venture firms and funds that invest in women, people of color and other underrepresented entrepreneurs – Harlem Capital Partners and SoGal Ventures. Harlem Capital Partners is a New York-based minority-owned early-stage venture Read more about CTA Selects First Two Recipients of $10 Million Investment[…]
CTA Advances STEM Learning by Supporting the Boys & Girls Club
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington (BGCGW) to strengthen STEM learning and career development in the Washington DC metro area. The collaboration will help local students better understand the career opportunities the tech field offers and learn the skills they’ll need in the workforce of today Read more about CTA Advances STEM Learning by Supporting the Boys & Girls Club[…]
Hear from the Women who Lead CES and CTA on International Women’s Day
To honor Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we asked some of our remarkable female leaders to reflect on their journeys that led them to where they are today and give advice to the next generation of female professionals. Who do you admire most and why? Alternatively, who have been your role models? What Read more about Hear from the Women who Lead CES and CTA on International Women’s Day[…]
Congress Pays Attention to Diversity in the Tech Industry
This week, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce of the Committee on Energy and Commerce holds a hearing on inclusion in the technology sector. We commend the subcommittee for turning their attention to this critical topic. A more diverse workforce means better representation in the development of products and, ultimately, how well they’ll improve Read more about Congress Pays Attention to Diversity in the Tech Industry[…]
CTA Makes Commitment to Underrepresented Founders
For the technology industry to continue to evolve and grow, there needs to be equal access to venture funding for women-led and women-founded startups. According to data from Pitchbook, all-women teams in the U.S. received just $1.9 billion of the $85 billion total invested by venture capitalists last year, which is equal to about 2.2 Read more about CTA Makes Commitment to Underrepresented Founders[…]