Kapor Center Advocacy
Advancing policies to ensure that all people have an opportunity to thrive and build a better future together.
Our Vision
We believe that everyone deserves access to quality education, a living wage, and a chance to contribute to society as innovators, entrepreneurs, and engaged citizens. We prioritize efforts to help make this a reality for as many people as possible.
Kapor Center Advocacy is led by Patrick Armstrong, Vice President of Technology Policy and Government Affairs.
What We Do
We advocate for policies to help build a world where everyone has what they need to prosper and take advantage of the opportunities that are created as new technologies are incorporated into our daily lives.
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Our Long-Term Investment
SMASH empowers our scholars to be agents of change through a long term project-based learning program to critically analyze problems facing their communities and create STEM based solutions utilizing a design thinking framework.
SMASH Academy
High School (9th-12th)
Our 3 year, intensive STEM focused college prep program empowers students to deepen their talents and pursue STEM careers. For 4–5 weeks every summer, scholars are immersed in tuition-free studies in partnership with leading universities throughout the country.
SMASH Rising
College/Post-Secondary
SMASH Rising gives SMASH alumni the opportunity to gain real-world experience at cutting edge tech and STEM companies through a 5-week internship as college students.
Career Catalyst
College/Post-Secondary
Career Catalyst is a career navigation platform designed to inspire the next generation of BIPOC innovators to be the next generation of STEAM.
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HBCU Spelman College Partners with SMASH to Launch Program to Diversify Tech Industry
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New SMASH Program, Career Catalyst, Partners With Elite Gaming Live To Support Equitable Career Pathways in STEM
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Spelman College Teams Up With SMASH To Increase The Number Of WOC In STEM
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