Sarah Skaluba

Policy Associate

Sarah Skaluba, Policy Associate, provides policy support for the digital trade team, including research, writing, and project management. Prior to joining BSA, Sarah was a Research Assistant at Crowell & Moring, International where she advised and informed a Fortune 500 client on a changing global economic landscape by analyzing US-China trade relations. Sarah has held several internships, most recently as the WTO and Multilateral Affairs Intern at the Office of the United States Trade Representative in Washington, DC, where she coordinated with industry representatives and multinational companies to prepare US trade concerns related to health and human safety, chemical standards and national security. She also was the Research Intern, Simon Chair (Political Economy) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC, where she researched and analyzed current issues in the global political economy, focusing on economic statecraft and the role of economics in foreign policy, as well as evolving international trade norms. Previously, Sarah was an Assistant Language Teacher at the Japan Exchange in Teaching Program in Kitsuki, Japan. Sarah holds a BA in International Studies from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and an MA in East Asian Politics and Security from Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

Posts by Sarah Skaluba

Elevating Computer Science Education

Dec 20, 2019 in Industry, Workforce

Computer Science Education (CSEd) Week, which wrapped up last Friday, is an important reminder that accessible, inclusive K-12 STEM education is crucial to preparing young Americans for the jobs of the future and to equipping our workforce with the skills necessary to thrive in the digital economy. The private sector’s role in advancing these objectives … Read More >>

A Practical Solution to Law Enforcement Access Challenges

Nov 22, 2019 in Data, Privacy

In today’s data-driven, interconnected world, digital evidence is the cornerstone of criminal investigations. Stakeholders throughout the criminal justice system – from first responders at the scene to judges presiding over criminal prosecutions – require specialized knowledge and resources to effectively leverage digital evidence in lawful criminal investigations. However, law enforcement agencies often lack the sufficient … Read More >>

Accessing Electronic Evidence in the Digital Age – Global Best Practices for Law Enforcement and Technology Providers

Sep 24, 2019 in Data, Privacy

This morning, BSA | The Software Alliance released Global Best Practices for Law Enforcement Access to Digital Evidence – a set of guidelines for law enforcement agencies and governments, as well as for technology providers, that address policies and procedures relating to law enforcement access to digital evidence. BSA’s best practices encourage stakeholders to protect … Read More >>

An Advanced Digital Trade Agenda for a Changing Digital Economy

May 7, 2019 in Data, Global Markets

BSA’s 2019 digital trade agenda outlines policy priorities critical to powering digital trade in a changing global economy. Smart, forward-looking digital trade rules, including the ability to transfer data across borders, are critical to economic growth and innovation across all sectors. The 2019 agenda broadly addresses trade barriers, privacy and security, and innovation – focusing … Read More >>