Paul Kruchoski serves as a Policy Advisor and Deputy Director of the Collaboratory at the U.S. Department of State. The Collaboratory focuses on integrating design, innovation, and technology into the Department's educational and cultural programs. He is co-coordinator of the Department's Education Diplomacy initiative and the Department's expert on the use of innovative educational technologies, including Open Educational Resources. Paul is the Founding Curator of the Washington-II hub of Global Shapers Community and serves on the Global Agenda Council on Education.