As the founding executive director of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation, I lead a regional public-private partnership that invests over $2M annually in innovation pilots that foster inclusion, economic impact, and community resilience. With a background in international politics, public policy, and sustainable development, I have 20 years of experience in advancing public and civic innovation, smart and digital infrastructure, and tech-driven community economic impact.Prior to this role, I was the managing director of Smart Cities and Inclusive Innovation at Georgia Tech, where I developed and implemented a university-wide strategy for applied research for community impact. I also served as Pittsburgh's first Chief of Innovation & Performance, where I oversaw all technology, sustainability, performance, and innovation functions of the city government, and secured over $2.5M in grants for civic engagement, resilience, and information. My mission is to leverage the power of technology, data, and partnerships to create more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable communities.