12 Facts About Thomas Kalil

Thomas Amadeus Kalil was born on October 4,1963 and is an expert on technology and innovation policy.

Thomas Kalil was previously the chief innovation officer at Schmidt Futures.

Thomas Kalil was the deputy director for policy in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy under President Obama, and was the senior advisor for science, technology and innovation for the United States National Economic Council.

Thomas Kalil earned a bachelor's degree in political science and international economics from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

Thomas Kalil completed graduate work at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

Thomas Kalil worked in the issues departments on two Democratic presidential campaigns, 1988 and 1992.

Thomas Kalil provided leadership for a number of White House initiatives, including the National Nanotechnology Initiative, the Next Generation Internet, and several others.

Thomas Kalil advocated for increased support for the physical sciences and engineering during a time when they were perceived to be neglected as compared to the life sciences and biomedical research.

Thomas Kalil served on several committees of the National Academy of Sciences.

Thomas Kalil was the chief innovation officer at Schmidt Futures from 2017 to 2024.

In 1995 Kalil married MaryAnne McCormick, a former legislative aide to Senator Daniel P Moynihan.

Thomas Kalil is the brother of behavioral economist Ariel Kalil.