2.0
29 June 2014
Former employee, more than 1 year
San Francisco, CA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
CDT does a lot of great work on advancing internet policy and working for reform on government surveillance. They are a recognized facilitator for neutral dialogue and do not engage in the "rabid" style of advocacy that tends to turn-off moderates.
Cons
The internal culture is rife with segmentation and a complete lack of communication. CDT's West Coast office would have been a logical place to advance their advocacy by working closely with technology companies but they left that office understaffed and never had significant communication with any of their staff in that office. In addition, some members of the DC staff carry themselves with an "air of superiority" and completely ignore junior staff.