Michael Reed

Michaelis a Partner on the a16z Government Affairs team, leading engagement with House Democrats.  He is a senior policy and political professional with nearly two decades of experience on the federal, state, and local levels. Before joining a16z, Michael served as Senior Advisor for House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark.

Michael previously served as Senior Advisor and Director of Member Services for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, where he served as Pelosi’s lead liaison with members of the House of Representatives. Chief of Staff for Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA), representing California’s East Bay area. Michael also was a senior advisor to Swalwell’s 2020 presidential campaign.

As Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Michael advised her work on the House Appropriations Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee. Michael also helped the Congresswoman establish the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls.  Michael previously served as a policy advisor for the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, respectively, specializing in economic development, labor, trade, and education policy. Additional experience includes work in the U.S. Senate and the New Jersey Governor’s office. In addition to his policy expertise, Michael has also advised more than a dozen political campaigns across the United States.