Our mission
Our mission is to inform, equip, and empower the public to have a say in the policies that shape their lives.
Who we are
Public Powered Policy was founded by former leaders of the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.
We served together in the Disability Rights Section — the office responsible for enforcing and strengthening the civil rights of people with disabilities nationwide.
We didn't just study rulemaking (aka policymaking). We lived inside it.
At DOJ, we were responsible for developing major civil rights rules that affect millions of people's daily lives, including:
- A rule requiring state and local government websites to be accessible, so people with disabilities can use websites to register to vote, apply to college, follow civic events, and stay informed about what's happening in their children's schools.
- A rule requiring medical diagnostic equipment to be accessible — covering exam tables, weight scales, mammography machines, and more — ensuring that people with disabilities can receive basic medical care, including being weighed at the doctor's office.
We also transformed ADA.gov into a practical, plain-language resource so that people with disabilities, businesses, and governments could understand their rights and responsibilities.
Through this work, we saw how much better government policies are when the public is meaningfully involved — and how much is missed when they're not. We want to help more people claim their seat at the table.
Why this matters
When we left the government, we didn't leave our mission behind.
Rulemaking is one of the most powerful — and least understood — ways that government shapes everyday life. Most people don't know they have a legal right to weigh in, or that their input can genuinely change outcomes.
Public Powered Policy exists to change that.
What we do
We draw on our experience inside government to make policymaking accessible. We explain how the process works, highlight rules that matter to you, and provide practical tools so you can participate.
Your voice belongs in the policies that govern your life. And when the public shows up, the system works better for everyone.
Our team
Rebecca B. Bond
Executive Director
Rebecca B. Bond is a civil rights attorney who spent 25 years at the U.S. Department of Justice working to protect and expand the rights of people with disabilities and other marginalized communities.
For twelve years, she served as Chief of the Disability Rights Section in the Civil Rights Division, where she led national enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In that role, she oversaw landmark ADA regulations, major investigations, and high-impact litigation that improved access to healthcare, education, voting, and government services for millions of people.
Rebecca is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Yale University.
Cameron Lynch
Public Policy Liaison
Cameron Lynch is a disability rights advocate who works to ensure equitable treatment of disabled people through policy advocacy and intersectional engagement.
Cameron is currently a policy analyst with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network where she focuses on the education, civil rights, and accessible technology portfolios. Before this role, Cameron served in the U.S. Department of Justice Disability Rights Section as a paralegal, working on regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. She also created Chronic and Iconic, an online advocacy and support organization for disabled young people. Her advocacy work has been featured in USA Today, CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and the BBC.
Lynch graduated from the College of William and Mary, where she studied Sociology and Government, with a concentration on Social Problems, Policy, and Justice. She received the 2022 James Monroe Prize for Civic Leadership.
Kristin Stitcher
Director of Policy and Programs
Kristin worked for the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section for over eight years in several roles, including as a Deputy Chief. Kristin's work was aimed at protecting and advancing the rights of people with disabilities. She was also particularly focused on the intersection of law, technology, and accessibility.
While at DOJ, Kristin led a team that was responsible for:
- Developing regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Creating related technical assistance to help people understand their legal rights and responsibilities
- Coordinating regulatory developments with other government agencies
- Delivering information to the public via ADA.gov
Also, she has two dogs and likes playing volleyball.
Contact us
If you have questions, are interested in learning more about public engagement in the regulatory process, or just want to talk to us, please feel free to reach out.