Kumar Garg is the President of Renaissance Philanthropy, where he leads initiatives that support groundbreaking ideas in science, technology, and education. For nearly two decades, he has played a key role in shaping the innovation landscape, including work with Eric Schmidt to launch moonshot initiatives and build collaborative philanthropic efforts. During the Obama Administration, Kumar served in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, driving key efforts across areas such as biotechnology, digital media, space, and broadband. He is especially known for leading major STEM education efforts, including the “Educate to Innovate” campaign, initiatives to train 100,000 STEM teachers, expand K–12 computer science, and organize high-profile events like the White House Science Fair. Before his government service, Kumar was an education lawyer and advocate for families and students. He holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College and a J.D. from Yale Law School.