Brian Horlick-Cruz
I joined the Internet Society Foundation in August 2022 supporting the Beyond the Net Small and Large Grant Programs as well as Internet Governance Forum/Opportunities. I come from a diverse professional background that spans civil service, international education, and the social sciences.
Previously, I worked as a government contractor supporting the United States Administration for Native Americans. There, I oversaw grants that fund economic development and language preservation projects for Indigenous communities throughout the country while also specializing in mapping and data visualization for the agency. Prior to my time with the Administration, my work centered on intercultural English language education. I served as an education volunteer with the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso from 2016 – 2017 and subsequently taught English in central France.
After returning to the United States, I earned a multidisciplinary Master’s degree in Geography and Environmental Systems from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Wyoming.
While not at work, I enjoy spending time rock climbing, running, and playing jazz guitar in local jams. I am currently based in Northern Virginia, where I was born and raised.