Dr. Nicholas Croce is a sociologist of technology and governance. Nicholas studies how constituencies can use data and systems to shape public programs and society. Previously Nicholas worked as a policy researcher at Mathematica supporting federal agencies and NGOs for evidence-based, data- and constituent-driven programs and policies, focused on artificial intelligence, social welfare, and disaster management. Nicholas holds a Ph.D. in Social Science and M.A. in Sociology from Syracuse University, and a M.P.P. from Brandeis University. Nicholas is Research Affiliate, Governance & Digital Experience Lab (GovDX, University at Albany/Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Professional Affiliate, Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life (CITAP, University of North Carolina), and Member, New York Academy of Medicine.