Kurt Sampsel
Kurt Sampsel is Senior Program Manager for Disinformation and Community Engagement at PEN America. In this role, he supports community efforts to source and share information that’s trustworthy, nonpartisan, and actionable. Before joining PEN, he worked in the election administration field for eight years as part of Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL), where he managed projects related to election websites, cybersecurity training, and helping election departments effectively inform voters and defend against disinformation. Previously, Kurt developed his understanding of our civic and information ecosystems as a journalist, researcher, and teacher. He holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University.
