Cameron Hickey is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC). With a background in journalism, technology, and democracy, Hickey has focused on addressing the challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation, especially as they impact civic life.
Cameron leads NCoC in strengthening civic engagement by using data and digital tools to improve transparency and empower citizens in democratic processes. Prior to becoming CEO, he led NCoC’s Algorithmic Transparency Institute, where he developed tools like Junkipedia and launched initiatives such as the Civic Listening Corps to tackle online misinformation.
His career includes service as a research fellow at the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics, and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, where he worked on disinformation monitoring during the 2018 U.S. midterm elections. Additionally, Hickey has an Emmy Award and a Newhouse Mirror Award for his work in journalism, including covering science and technology for PBS programs such as NewsHour and NOVA.