Kristian Fors is the Technology and Innovation Policy Analyst at Libertas Institute. He previously worked as a research fellow for the Independent Institute, where his research focused on California public policy. Prior to that, he also worked as an intern for the United Nations Development Program in Denmark and as an English teacher at private schools in Russia.
He received his bachelor’s degree from Utah State University and holds master’s degrees from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) and the London School of Economics.
Kristian is originally from California, but his family’s history traces back to the founding of Utah—a legacy that inspires his commitment to policies that help the state remain competitive and continue to thrive.
Outside of his policy work, Kristian is interested in financial markets, traveling, and exploring other cultures. He is fluent in both Swedish and Russian.
