Monique Priestley
@mepriestley.com
Legislator // Consultant // Technologist // Speaker // Entrepreneur // Strategic Connector // Community Builder // Gamer // mepriestley.com // priestleyvt.com
Spent a quick afternoon at Drexel’s Law School today, visiting with students and professors on a panel alongside Rep Scialabba (R-PA) discussing privacy and AI related policy making. I find the open-ended exploration of ideas in an academic setting to be a beneficial exercise to participate in.
February 9, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Spent a quick afternoon at Drexel’s Law School today, visiting with students and professors on a panel alongside Rep Scialabba (R-PA) discussing privacy and AI related policy making. I find the open-ended exploration of ideas in an academic setting to be a beneficial exercise to participate in.
The resources that David Stauss and his team create to track all of the various aspects of data privacy and AI laws across the country are invaluable. I’m grateful for an opportunity to share a few updates from Vermont. (See LinkedIn for the video.) #dataprivacy #aipolicy #techpolicy #digitalpolicy
February 5, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The resources that David Stauss and his team create to track all of the various aspects of data privacy and AI laws across the country are invaluable. I’m grateful for an opportunity to share a few updates from Vermont. (See LinkedIn for the video.) #dataprivacy #aipolicy #techpolicy #digitalpolicy
Appreciate Austin Jenkins and Pluribus News / State Affairs for including me in DISRUPTION: 6 tech policy trends to watch in ’26.
States continue to lead on AI, data privacy, and platform accountability - especially where federal action falls short.
📄 Full piece: pluribusnews.com/news-and-eve...
States continue to lead on AI, data privacy, and platform accountability - especially where federal action falls short.
📄 Full piece: pluribusnews.com/news-and-eve...
January 30, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Appreciate Austin Jenkins and Pluribus News / State Affairs for including me in DISRUPTION: 6 tech policy trends to watch in ’26.
States continue to lead on AI, data privacy, and platform accountability - especially where federal action falls short.
📄 Full piece: pluribusnews.com/news-and-eve...
States continue to lead on AI, data privacy, and platform accountability - especially where federal action falls short.
📄 Full piece: pluribusnews.com/news-and-eve...
Big thanks to Wayne and Dave for having me on Algorithmic Anxiety last month to dig into AI regulation—what’s already happening, what’s missing, and what states are doing right now.
🎙️ Episode 26 (Dec 16, 2026):
www.mixcloud.com/WBTVLP/algor...
🎙️ Episode 26 (Dec 16, 2026):
www.mixcloud.com/WBTVLP/algor...
January 30, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Big thanks to Wayne and Dave for having me on Algorithmic Anxiety last month to dig into AI regulation—what’s already happening, what’s missing, and what states are doing right now.
🎙️ Episode 26 (Dec 16, 2026):
www.mixcloud.com/WBTVLP/algor...
🎙️ Episode 26 (Dec 16, 2026):
www.mixcloud.com/WBTVLP/algor...
Grateful to David Zuckerman and the team at WDEV for having me on today. We talked data privacy, the right to be deleted, government surveillance, AI chatbots, and why rural voices matter in tech policy.
🎧 Protecting Data, Protecting People (Jan 29, 2026): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
🎧 Protecting Data, Protecting People (Jan 29, 2026): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
January 30, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Grateful to David Zuckerman and the team at WDEV for having me on today. We talked data privacy, the right to be deleted, government surveillance, AI chatbots, and why rural voices matter in tech policy.
🎧 Protecting Data, Protecting People (Jan 29, 2026): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
🎧 Protecting Data, Protecting People (Jan 29, 2026): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
What is happening in Minnesota is a direct threat to due process, constitutional rights, and the values our country was founded on. I stand with the people of MN in calling for accountability, independent investigations, and an end to this dangerous federal overreach. priestleyvt.com/media/opeds/
January 29, 2026 at 9:17 PM
What is happening in Minnesota is a direct threat to due process, constitutional rights, and the values our country was founded on. I stand with the people of MN in calling for accountability, independent investigations, and an end to this dangerous federal overreach. priestleyvt.com/media/opeds/
We’ve spent October traveling Vermont to talk with you about your privacy concerns. What started as 6 town halls turned into requests from 25 more towns. We’re kicking off another round this week in Morrisville. Your stories and your energy are pushing this work forward. Join us: peoplevsbigtech.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We’ve spent October traveling Vermont to talk with you about your privacy concerns. What started as 6 town halls turned into requests from 25 more towns. We’re kicking off another round this week in Morrisville. Your stories and your energy are pushing this work forward. Join us: peoplevsbigtech.com
Kicked off the Monique for VT State Senate campaign with manager, Hudson Ranney. So many have already reached out to knock doors, make calls, host events, and get involved. That’s what this campaign is about. Politics should be candid, inclusive, and fun. Let’s do this!
priestleyvt.com/senate2026
priestleyvt.com/senate2026
November 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Kicked off the Monique for VT State Senate campaign with manager, Hudson Ranney. So many have already reached out to knock doors, make calls, host events, and get involved. That’s what this campaign is about. Politics should be candid, inclusive, and fun. Let’s do this!
priestleyvt.com/senate2026
priestleyvt.com/senate2026
Thank you to VTDigger for featuring a recent Op-Ed by the leadership team of the Rural Caucus: Rep. Laura Sibilia, I-Dover; Rep. Lisa Hango, R-Berkshire; Rep. Monique Priestley, D-Bradford; and Rep. Lucy Boyden, D-Cambridge.
Full piece: vtdigger.org/2025/11/14/r...
Full piece: vtdigger.org/2025/11/14/r...
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thank you to VTDigger for featuring a recent Op-Ed by the leadership team of the Rural Caucus: Rep. Laura Sibilia, I-Dover; Rep. Lisa Hango, R-Berkshire; Rep. Monique Priestley, D-Bradford; and Rep. Lucy Boyden, D-Cambridge.
Full piece: vtdigger.org/2025/11/14/r...
Full piece: vtdigger.org/2025/11/14/r...
Big news: I’m running for the Vermont State Senate! This isn’t just a campaign – it’s an invitation to build what’s next. Together, we can make Vermont more affordable, transparent, and inclusive for everyone. Let’s do this: priestleyvt.com/senate2026 #vtpoli #priestleyvt2026 #community #leadership
October 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Big news: I’m running for the Vermont State Senate! This isn’t just a campaign – it’s an invitation to build what’s next. Together, we can make Vermont more affordable, transparent, and inclusive for everyone. Let’s do this: priestleyvt.com/senate2026 #vtpoli #priestleyvt2026 #community #leadership
Extremely grateful for being included in this morning’s roundtable hosted by the Atlantic Council and Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE). It was further confirmation that the struggles to regulate Big Tech know no borders – and neither do the harms that are affecting our youth (and all ages).
October 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Extremely grateful for being included in this morning’s roundtable hosted by the Atlantic Council and Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE). It was further confirmation that the struggles to regulate Big Tech know no borders – and neither do the harms that are affecting our youth (and all ages).
Thank you shoutout to Austin Jenkins of Pluribus News for reaching regarding neural data privacy proposals. You can catch his new piece, “Lawmakers push for neural data protections as wearable devices surge” at mpvt.co/pluribusneural
October 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Thank you shoutout to Austin Jenkins of Pluribus News for reaching regarding neural data privacy proposals. You can catch his new piece, “Lawmakers push for neural data protections as wearable devices surge” at mpvt.co/pluribusneural
It’s hard to believe that “let’s swim across this body of water” season is overlapping with flannel season. There is nothing quite like driving the backroads of VT & NH during foliage season, but it’s typically not the same season I swim and sunbathe in. 🍁☀️🏊♀️
October 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
It’s hard to believe that “let’s swim across this body of water” season is overlapping with flannel season. There is nothing quite like driving the backroads of VT & NH during foliage season, but it’s typically not the same season I swim and sunbathe in. 🍁☀️🏊♀️
One of my favorite speaking requests is visiting with students. So thankful to have the opportunity to visit with the University of Arkansas Information Privacy Law class tonight from the State House. If any teachers/professors catch this, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
September 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
One of my favorite speaking requests is visiting with students. So thankful to have the opportunity to visit with the University of Arkansas Information Privacy Law class tonight from the State House. If any teachers/professors catch this, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
So inspired by the privacy champions at tonight’s EPIC Champions of Freedom event: lawyers, academics, civil society leaders, and more, all pushing back against authoritarianism. Huge thanks to EPIC and the incredible speakers for their vision and energy!
September 16, 2025 at 3:07 AM
So inspired by the privacy champions at tonight’s EPIC Champions of Freedom event: lawyers, academics, civil society leaders, and more, all pushing back against authoritarianism. Huge thanks to EPIC and the incredible speakers for their vision and energy!
It was such a pleasure to connect with and learn from everyone at this year’s Privacy + Security Academy Privacy Law Salon Washington Roundtable hosted at the National Press Club by Professors Daniel Solove and Paul Schwartz. Had a great time on the keynote Policymaker Panel with Drew and Ben.
September 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
It was such a pleasure to connect with and learn from everyone at this year’s Privacy + Security Academy Privacy Law Salon Washington Roundtable hosted at the National Press Club by Professors Daniel Solove and Paul Schwartz. Had a great time on the keynote Policymaker Panel with Drew and Ben.
I'm excited to head to the National Press Club in DC in a couple of weeks to participate in the Privacy + Security Academy's Privacy Law Salon Washington Roundtable hosted by Professors Daniel Solove and Paul Schwartz. Opening session: "Policymaker Panel: The Front Lines of Privacy and AI".
August 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I'm excited to head to the National Press Club in DC in a couple of weeks to participate in the Privacy + Security Academy's Privacy Law Salon Washington Roundtable hosted by Professors Daniel Solove and Paul Schwartz. Opening session: "Policymaker Panel: The Front Lines of Privacy and AI".
Huge thank you shoutout to @firewalldragons.bsky.social. Carey did an incredible job framing and level setting for this episode. Plus, he’s just an awesome human and I had a blast visiting with him. Listen to the episode here: mpvt.co/firewalls #dataprivacy #digitalpolicy #techpolicy
August 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Huge thank you shoutout to @firewalldragons.bsky.social. Carey did an incredible job framing and level setting for this episode. Plus, he’s just an awesome human and I had a blast visiting with him. Listen to the episode here: mpvt.co/firewalls #dataprivacy #digitalpolicy #techpolicy
States are where tech policy happens. Spoke at MIT Media Lab on Big Tech vs state bills. Slides show: +57% state tech bills since 2023, AI +210%. 90%+ want delete, opt out, kid safe defaults. Full post: mpvt.co/kmy #techaccountability #digitalpolicy #techpolicy Slide Source: Project Liberty
August 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
States are where tech policy happens. Spoke at MIT Media Lab on Big Tech vs state bills. Slides show: +57% state tech bills since 2023, AI +210%. 90%+ want delete, opt out, kid safe defaults. Full post: mpvt.co/kmy #techaccountability #digitalpolicy #techpolicy Slide Source: Project Liberty
Heading to Lexington, KY tomorrow with Rep. Edye Graning for the CSG Henry Toll Fellowship—an incredible opportunity to grow, connect, and represent Vermont alongside 47 inspiring state leaders.
Full release: priestleyvt.com/csg-toll-fel...
Class list: csgovts.info/tolls
Full release: priestleyvt.com/csg-toll-fel...
Class list: csgovts.info/tolls
August 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Heading to Lexington, KY tomorrow with Rep. Edye Graning for the CSG Henry Toll Fellowship—an incredible opportunity to grow, connect, and represent Vermont alongside 47 inspiring state leaders.
Full release: priestleyvt.com/csg-toll-fel...
Class list: csgovts.info/tolls
Full release: priestleyvt.com/csg-toll-fel...
Class list: csgovts.info/tolls
From NCSL to the State Leadership Summit, it’s been a nonstop week in Boston with some of the sharpest minds in state tech policy. Grateful for the chance to learn, connect, and push for legislation that protects people and fosters innovation.
August 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
From NCSL to the State Leadership Summit, it’s been a nonstop week in Boston with some of the sharpest minds in state tech policy. Grateful for the chance to learn, connect, and push for legislation that protects people and fosters innovation.
Spoke at the State Leadership Summit on Digital Choice & the Future of Social Media at MIT, joining Rep. Brandon Guffey, Casey Mock & Elizabeth Bramson for “So, Big Tech Tried to Kill My Bill.” Grateful to Project Liberty & The Anxious Generation. We’re not backing down. #TechAccountability
August 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Spoke at the State Leadership Summit on Digital Choice & the Future of Social Media at MIT, joining Rep. Brandon Guffey, Casey Mock & Elizabeth Bramson for “So, Big Tech Tried to Kill My Bill.” Grateful to Project Liberty & The Anxious Generation. We’re not backing down. #TechAccountability
Honored to join the Case for Tech Legislation panel in Boston with youth, advocates & experts pushing for safer digital spaces. Big Tech’s harms are real—and state action is urgent. Grateful to Fairplay, Becca Schmill Foundation & all who made Can’t Look Away a powerful night.
August 7, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Honored to join the Case for Tech Legislation panel in Boston with youth, advocates & experts pushing for safer digital spaces. Big Tech’s harms are real—and state action is urgent. Grateful to Fairplay, Becca Schmill Foundation & all who made Can’t Look Away a powerful night.
Had the pleasure of moderating a panel on the Digital Choice Act at our NCSL AI, Cybersecurity & Privacy Task Force meeting today. Great insights from Rep Doug Fiefia (R-UT), Matthew Lipka (Project Liberty), and Patrick Hedger (NetChoice) on what this means for states, consumers, and industry.
August 4, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Had the pleasure of moderating a panel on the Digital Choice Act at our NCSL AI, Cybersecurity & Privacy Task Force meeting today. Great insights from Rep Doug Fiefia (R-UT), Matthew Lipka (Project Liberty), and Patrick Hedger (NetChoice) on what this means for states, consumers, and industry.