Trooper often finds himself in rooms packed with engineers and programmers, helping think through technological developments and their impact on people seeking food or access to healthcare. “I’m the LSA person in those rooms,” he says, referring to the critical thinking skills and multiple disciplines he studied in LSA that still give him an edge in his nearly thirty-year career. Join Trooper in this conversation that will explore how he maneuvered into this rapidly expanding “socio-tech” and tech-adjacent space. Learn the power of internships and how an internship experience led Trooper to a role with President Clinton’s administration. Ask Trooper all your questions about getting started in tech, government and policy, and nonprofit leadership. Join us!

About Trooper:
Trooper Sanders is CEO of Benefits Data Trust, a nonprofit that uses data, technology, policy change, and direct service to help people tap the more than $60 billion in unclaimed benefits that support critical needs such as food security and healthcare. Trooper brings over 20 years of experience working at the crossroads of business, government, and the nonprofit sector. Before joining BDT, Trooper was a Rockefeller Foundation fellow and worked on the social and economic implications of the global rise of artificial intelligence. For eight years, Trooper ran Wise Whisper, a strategic advisory practice to financial technology startups, philanthropic initiatives, and business leaders. He has also held White House policy staff positions during two administrations. In the nonprofit sector, he led the creation of ventures addressing issues such as the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States, the economic fallout of disasters, and the private sector's role in international development.

He currently serves on the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the national board of Girl Scouts of USA, and the Military Family Research Institute's advisory board. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Trooper earned his bachelor’s from the LSA (Individualized Concentration in International Political Economy, ‘95) and holds a Master of Science in Regulation from the London School of Economics, as well as a Master of Law from the University of London.

You should attend this session if you are:
- Interested in a career in artificial intelligence and its ethical implications
- Exploring the potential of a career that leverages data for public good
- Curious about how to work at the intersection of business, government, and the nonprofit sector
- An LSA student exploring your career options

What you’ll gain by attending:
- The support of a successful alum with nearly 30 years of varied career experience
- Insights into current and upcoming trends in the socio-tech space
- Answers to your questions about launching your career after graduation

RSVP NOW to be part of the conversation. The link to join this virtual Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event will be hosted on Zoom (learn more about Zoom accessibility) and can be accessed by phone or computer. Presentation materials may be shared in advance if requested, and live captioning will be provided. To request other accommodations please contact LSA Hub Events at lsa.hubevents@umich.edu or 734-763-4674 so we can make arrangements.