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Nathaniel K. Rowden

Nathaniel K. Rowden was formerly a Passport Identity Compliance Specialist at the U.S. Department of State, where he reviewed passport applications and assessed compliance with digital photo standards. His work is dedicated to making official policies understandable and actionable for applicants. When not working, Nathaniel enjoys restoring vintage maps and covering ground on his bike.

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