Michael Bicksel

Research Assistant

CV


Work Experience:
  • Deputy Policy Coordinator, Winsome Earle-Sears for Governor (former; wrote policies for the Lt. Gov., represented her in meetings, wrote speeches, etc.)
  • Research Assistant (current; focus on the major questions doctrine and judicial deference)
  • AI Safety, XLab (current; Co-Leader of AI Policy and Governance Team)
  • Lloyd and Bea Smith Fellow, Heritage Foundation (former; one of several students from across the U.S. invited to Heritage's headquarters to work on projects and meet top conservative thought leaders)
  • Executive Director of the National Federation of High School Republicans (former; oversaw operations with over 3,000 active members across the United States) 
  • United States Senate Page (former; appointed by Secretary for the Minority Robert Duncan; one of thirty high schoolers in America selected; worked 40-60 hours per week while also completing rigorous schooling in the early morning)
Education:
  • University of Chicago (Economics and Philosophy)
  • United States Senate Page School (High Honors)
  • Yale Young Global Scholar (Politics, Law, and Economics)  
Languages: English (native), Spanish (B2)