Joshua Mondragon
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Joshua Mondragon is the Co-Founder and CEO of Locke Watch. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with experience spanning Congress, consulting, finance, and international operations, Joshua founded Locke Watch to modernize civic engagement by making government performance transparent, accessible, and easy to understand.
James Taylor is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Locke Watch. A West Point graduate with Honors in Computer Science, former U.S. Army Captain, and accomplished software engineer, James brings experience building mobile applications, software platforms, and technical infrastructure at scale. Passionate about lifelong learning and mission-driven innovation, he leads Locke Watch’s technology strategy, transforming complex legislative and civic data into intuitive products that help citizens better understand and engage with their government.
James Taylor
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Leadership Team
Laura O’Leary
VP of Finance
McKenna Williams
Lead Product Designer (UI/UX)
John Doe
Product Manager
Melissa Taylor
VP of Civic Strategy & Partnerships
Jim Doe
Data & Research Engineer
Jane Doe
Growth & Engagement Lead
Research Advisory Council
Co-Chair of the Research Advisory Council
The inspiration behind our technology and platform comes from the groundbreaking work of Professors Craig Volden and Alan Wiseman, creators of the Legislative Effectiveness Score (LES). Their pioneering research transformed how policymakers, scholars, and citizens understand effective lawmaking, and serves as the intellectual foundation for everything we build.
Craig Volden