12/28/2025
📍 Shawn Filer is an Innovative Associate at the Center for Educational Equity (CEE), where he works at the intersection of technology, school policy, and community engagement. At CEE, Shawn supports projects that strengthen student voice, expand civic learning, and help districts build more responsive decision-making systems.
Shawn joined the Lab after completing graduate work in education policy — a path shaped by his earlier career in engineering, management consulting, and AI strategy. He has long been interested in using technical tools for public good, and CEE offered the opportunity to bring those skills directly into K–12 systems.
What inspires much of Shawn’s work is the belief that technology should amplify community voice, not complicate it. In projects like OUTREACH and Making Democracy Real, he focuses on designing smoother, more equitable ways for schools to listen to students and families.
Before joining CEE, Shawn worked across industries including finance, AI, and digital innovation. These experiences shaped his interest in how emerging technologies — when used thoughtfully — can support creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful participation in schools.
Outside of work, Shawn keeps a vibrant New York City routine — gardening as soon as spring arrives 🌱, traveling often ✈️, exploring jazz and live music 🎷, spending time with friends who perform on stage 🎭, and trying every kind of cuisine the city has to offer (especially Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Caribbean food 🍜).
We’re grateful for the energy, technical insight, and creativity Shawn brings to the Lab.
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