Ish Singh is a seasoned innovation executive and his professional story is a blend of technological expertise, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial leadership, dedicated to fostering innovation and nurturing new talents in the ‘toughtech’ sector. At Sandia, he oversees the strategic supervision of early-stage innovation programs for the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration. His responsibilities notably includes the DOE Boost program, focused on addressing significant community-based energy challenges, leveraging diverse expertise to forge innovative solutions in the energy sector. Ish is dedicated to the advancement of science policy and is deeply rooted in his active involvement with prominent scientific organizations such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). In his role on the science communication committee for the National Science Policy Network (NSPN), Ish plays a pivotal role in engaging members through science communication training and fostering public engagement opportunities, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing the interface between science and public discourse.Ish has a B.Eng. from the National University of Singapore, with a minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania, and an M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins University, with a focus on innovation and public-private leadership.