William Tyner is an anthropologist and filmmaker studying the role of civic technology in strengthening the relationship between civil society and government and redefining civic engagement. As a Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellow, he partnering with Code for Romania to explore the emerging civic technology movement in Romania, telling its story from multiple perspectives — including Code4Ro technologists, Romanian residents, policymakers and public officials. William has worked as a user experience researcher for organizations including Code for America, Google, Facebook, and the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Civic Innovation. William studied Cultural Anthropology at Wesleyan University in Connecticut.