Johanna Harings

Senior Analyst
Johanna Harings is a Senior Analyst at Google, where she is part of the Government Affairs and Public Policy Team focused on Google’s Knowledge and Information Products. Her work with the global product teams informs her perspective on navigating the complexities of language policy in a globalized digital landscape.
Prior to joining Google, Johanna led negotiations on the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation at Microsoft’s EU Government Affairs Team, committed to fostering a trustworthy online environment. In previous roles, Johanna worked with the European Parliament's policy department for transatlantic relations as well as the Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Johanna has a diverse legal background, encompassing studies in the Netherlands, China, Australia and the US. She holds a master’s degree in International Law and a bachelor’s degree in European Law.