John Stephenson
About John Stephenson
John Stephenson serves as the Senior Director of Global Public Policy at Vantage Data Centers, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Rivian and Amazon. His background includes strategic initiatives in public policy and a strong focus on government relations and regulatory foresight.
Current Role at Vantage Data Centers
John Stephenson serves as the Senior Director of Global Public Policy at Vantage Data Centers. He has held this position since 2022 in Sterling, Virginia. In this role, he leads strategic initiatives related to public policy, focusing on current and expansion markets. His responsibilities include identifying strategic problems and implementing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Rivian
Before joining Vantage Data Centers, John Stephenson worked at Rivian as the Director of State Policy. His tenure lasted 11 months in Washington, D.C., from 2021 to 2022. In this position, he was responsible for shaping and influencing state-level policies relevant to the electric vehicle industry.
Tenure at Amazon
John Stephenson had a significant career at Amazon, where he held various roles in public policy. He served as Director of Global Public Policy Planning and Strategic Initiatives for AWS for five months in 2021. Prior to that, he was the Director of U.S. State, Local, and Education Public Policy from 2019 to 2021, and Senior Manager of AWS Public Policy from 2016 to 2019. His roles involved strategic planning and policy development across multiple levels of government.
Background in Government and Public Relations
John Stephenson has a strong background in government and public relations, with extensive experience in policy and regulatory foresight. He worked at the U.S. House of Representatives in various capacities, including Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent. Additionally, he served as the Director of the Task Force on Communications and Technology at the American Legislative Exchange Council from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Academic Achievements
John Stephenson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government & Law with Honors from Lafayette College, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2005. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation for his career in public policy and government relations.