Zane Davis

Public Sector Technology / AI Policy

Helping governments implement technology to serve people.

I'm an MPA candidate at the UNC School of Government focused on public-sector technology and AI adoption. Recently, I've been helping government clients implement new technology solutions at Plante Moran's public sector practice. Previously, I've built an AI procurement framework for NYC Public Schools and conducted AI policy research at a DC think-tank. I am pursuing consulting roles in the DC area starting in 2027.

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Paragon Policy Fellowship · 2025

AI EdTech Evaluation
for NYC Public Schools

Led a team of nine policy fellows to develop an AI procurement and evaluation framework for New York City Public Schools. Delivered a market segmentation analysis, stakeholder mapping, and an original AI Procurement Scoring Matrix to support equitable, evidence-based EdTech investment decisions at scale.

AI Governance Procurement Technology Consulting
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Independent Project · Spring 2026

NC County
Financial Explorer

Interactive data visualization of North Carolina county finances built from Annual Financial Information Reports published by the NC Department of State Treasurer. Covers all 100 counties with revenue and expenditure breakdowns, per capita comparisons, choropleth mapping, and multi-year trend analysis.

Data Visualization Public Finance Agentic AI
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American-German Institute · 2025

Transatlantic AI
Policy Research

Conducted independent research on AI policy trends in the U.S. and Germany at a Washington, D.C. think tank. Published five articles covering Germany's national AI strategy, opportunities for transatlantic AI collaboration, and key technology policymakers in the new German government.

AI Policy International Affairs Research
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MPA candidate at UNC-Chapel Hill focused on public sector technology and AI governance.

I studied economics at UNC-Chapel Hill and am now completing my MPA at the UNC School of Government. In my free time, I enjoy reading old books, listening to new music, and building AI tools for public servants. I'm a former professional athlete and Eagle Scout. I am also a two-time intramural Pool Battleship champion.

  • Management Consulting Intern, Plante Moran Summer 2026
  • Consulting Project Lead, Paragon Policy Fellowship Fall 2025
  • AI Policy Intern, American-German Institute Summer 2025
  • Co-Founder, STEAMHEALS (501c3) 2024 — Pres.

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Seeking public sector consulting roles starting in 2027.