Monique Priestley
@mepriestley.com
Legislator // Consultant // Technologist // Speaker // Entrepreneur // Strategic Connector // Community Builder // Gamer // mepriestley.com // priestleyvt.com
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.
No notes. *chef’s kiss* 🤌
July 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
No notes. *chef’s kiss* 🤌
This week, I joined a group of state lawmakers urging Congress not to block state AI laws for 10 years. We can’t afford a decade of deregulation. Read our open letter:
garymarcus.substack.com/p/when-it-co...
#aipolicy #techpolicy #actnow
garymarcus.substack.com/p/when-it-co...
#aipolicy #techpolicy #actnow
May 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This week, I joined a group of state lawmakers urging Congress not to block state AI laws for 10 years. We can’t afford a decade of deregulation. Read our open letter:
garymarcus.substack.com/p/when-it-co...
#aipolicy #techpolicy #actnow
garymarcus.substack.com/p/when-it-co...
#aipolicy #techpolicy #actnow
Had to clear away some of the dirt to add a little @eff.org #techpolicy love to my tailgate. Always supportive of defending digital privacy, free speech, and innovation. ❤️😘
April 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Had to clear away some of the dirt to add a little @eff.org #techpolicy love to my tailgate. Always supportive of defending digital privacy, free speech, and innovation. ❤️😘
April 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Thank you to VTDigger for publishing our opinion piece - Reps. Monique Priestley and Angela Arsenault: Public servants’ lives are the stakes in Big Tech’s privacy gamble: We must begin to dismantle the system that allows Big Tech to profit from jeopardizing lives. vtdigger.org/2025/03/19/r...
March 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Thank you to VTDigger for publishing our opinion piece - Reps. Monique Priestley and Angela Arsenault: Public servants’ lives are the stakes in Big Tech’s privacy gamble: We must begin to dismantle the system that allows Big Tech to profit from jeopardizing lives. vtdigger.org/2025/03/19/r...
Had a great time catching up with everyone at the inaugural Summit on State AI Legislation (SSAIL) hosted by the Yale Digital Ethics Center and co-organized by Senator James Maroney. Thanks for having me! dec.yale.edu #techpolicy #statelegislation #aipolicy
📸 @matthewreisman.bsky.social
📸 @matthewreisman.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Had a great time catching up with everyone at the inaugural Summit on State AI Legislation (SSAIL) hosted by the Yale Digital Ethics Center and co-organized by Senator James Maroney. Thanks for having me! dec.yale.edu #techpolicy #statelegislation #aipolicy
📸 @matthewreisman.bsky.social
📸 @matthewreisman.bsky.social
I spent the past week in DC after speaking on a panel with a group of State AGs at a global summit for the Centre for Information Policy Leadership. I filled the remainder of the week catching up with and learning from experts on data privacy and AI. I am incredibly thankful for everyone’s time.
March 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I spent the past week in DC after speaking on a panel with a group of State AGs at a global summit for the Centre for Information Policy Leadership. I filled the remainder of the week catching up with and learning from experts on data privacy and AI. I am incredibly thankful for everyone’s time.
When Woody Hartzog asks you to jump on a Zoom call with his advanced privacy law class at a moment’s notice to discuss your legislation, you say yes! ☺️
February 14, 2025 at 1:59 AM
When Woody Hartzog asks you to jump on a Zoom call with his advanced privacy law class at a moment’s notice to discuss your legislation, you say yes! ☺️
Remember when I said, “Hold my coffee”? Well, the coffee is served, and it’s strong! ☕️ My three privacy bills are officially introduced and ready for you to explore. Dig into the details, read the full bill text, and subscribe for updates on my website: priestleyvt.com/bills #dataprivacy #techpolicy
February 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Remember when I said, “Hold my coffee”? Well, the coffee is served, and it’s strong! ☕️ My three privacy bills are officially introduced and ready for you to explore. Dig into the details, read the full bill text, and subscribe for updates on my website: priestleyvt.com/bills #dataprivacy #techpolicy