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Today we announce 34 NEW Presidential Innovation Fellows. These industry leaders & changemakers will serve as entrepreneurs in residence, collaborating w/ 22 federal agencies on 26 different #CivicTech projects to serve & empower the public! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Let's get to know more about the #PIF2021 cohort! In this thread, we'll share more about their expertise & #CivicTech projects. 
Marian Adly brings expertise public health & entrepreneurship 
She’ll be joining @USDeptVets to work on digital health experiences We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Natasha Bansgopaul brings expertise in fintech, entrepreneurship & strategyShe’ll be joining @NIST to create best practices & public-private collaboration in AI We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Ted Carstensen brings expertise in product management, marketing & growthHe’ll be joining @CMSgov to work on strengthening data across the healthcare ecosystem We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Justin Cole brings expertise in AI & economic developmentHe’ll be joining @FDICgov to help develop a tech portfolio focused on improving analytics of financial data using AI We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Antoinette Coleman brings expertise in brand, strategy & human-centered designShe’ll be joining @US_FDA to work on human-centered data & product strategies that serve public health We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Aaron Creel brings expertise in security, risk mitigation & emerging techHe’ll be joining @OIGatHHS to work on data-driven audits to enable public health & welfare We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Agata Ciesielski brings expertise in computer vision, robotics & space engineeringShe’ll be joining @USDOT to work on emerging tech adoption for safe & efficient transportation systems We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Masha Danilova brings expertise in AI, product & consumer researchShe’ll be joining @GSA_TTS to work on AI strategy & best practices that can apply across government We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Alex Glade brings expertise in organizational design & entrepreneurshipShe’ll be joining @NGA_GEOINT to work on cultural strategy & transformation We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Scott Gorman brings expertise in digital health, startups, and national securityHe’ll be joining @ENERGY to work on tech infrastructure to combat adversarial AI We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Raashee Gupta Erry brings expertise in digital media, brand & performance marketingShe’ll be joining @FTC to optimize consumer welfare in rapidly evolving digital advertising ecosystems We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Nathen Huang brings expertise in statistics and data science for social goodHe’ll be joining @StateDept to work on digital tools that further the importance of diplomacy We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Kamya Jagadish brings expertise in data science, product & growthShe’ll be joining @USDOT to work on emerging tech adoption for safe & efficient transportation systems We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Krishna Juluru brings expertise in healthcare informatics & machine learningHe’ll be joining @NIBIBgov to work on digital health platforms & diagnostic tech to help address COVID-19 We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Mike Kreisel brings expertise in machine learning, software & tech researchHe’ll be joining @EPA to work on enterprise information programs to protect human health & the environment We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Diana Lam brings expertise in data science & natural language processingShe’ll be joining @StateDept to work on digital tools that further the importance of diplomacy We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Vivian Lee brings expertise in global marketing and advertisingShe’ll be joining @FTC to optimize consumer welfare in the rapidly evolving digital advertising ecosystem We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Tricia Martinez brings expertise in fintech, entrepreneurship & financial inclusionShe’ll be joining @ENERGY to work on AI & machine learning implementation We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Kimberly McManus brings expertise in data science, genomics & productShe’ll be joining @USDeptVets to work on AI tools that streamline veterans benefits delivery We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Janine Medina brings expertise in biotech and cybersecurityShe’ll be joining @BARDA to work on 21st-century data management We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Sabrina Mohamed brings expertise in product, software & inclusive designShe’ll be joining @USDeptVets to instill human-centered product management best practices into veteran services We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Babatunde Oguntade brings expertise in AI & process engineeringHe’ll be joining @USDeptVets to work on AI tools that streamline veterans benefits delivery We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Maria Patterson brings expertise in open data, astrophysics + D&I in STEMShe’ll be joining @USDOL to help ensure HR AI tools aren’t unintentionally biased against people with disabilitiesThrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Abrar Qureshi brings expertise in data science, engineering & entrepreneurshipHe’ll be joining @USMC to work on digital transformation of the Marines’ logistics We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Carlos Roqué brings expertise in product, emerging tech & startupsHe’ll be joining @NGA_GEOINT to work on scaling product management & UX across the agency We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Emily Ryan brings expertise in UX design and change managementShe’ll be joining DOJ @CivilRights to grow UX and human-centered design capacity in projects that advance civil rights We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Payman Sadegh brings expertise in data science, AI & entrepreneurshipHe’ll be joining GSA to work on agency-wide data projects that are coordinated, comprehensive & strategic We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Arunan Skandarajah brings expertise in global health, engineering & equitable designHe’ll be joining @US_FDA to work on on human-centered data & product strategies to serve public health We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Dave Skender brings expertise in product development & open-source softwareHe’ll be joining @CISAgov to work on AI and analytics for cybersecurity We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Colin Supko brings expertise in entrepreneurship & national securityHe’ll be joining @DeptofDefense to work on an investment ecosystem that fosters national security We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Brandy Thomas brings expertise in fintech, startups & corporate innovationHe’ll be joining @USNavy to work on small-business & startup engagement to further our nation’s safety We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Adrianna Valenti brings expertise in data science & predictive analyticsShe’ll be joining @USDOT to work on emerging tech adoption for safe & efficient transportation systems We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Aamir Virani brings expertise in software-hardware strategy, startups & venture capitalHe’ll be joining @NGA_GEOINT to work on scaling product management & UX across the agency We’re thrilled he’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Pia Zaragoza brings expertise in digital accessibility & inclusive designShe’ll be joining @CISAgov to work on customer experience (CX) & human-centered design to further cybersecurity We’re thrilled she’s joining the #CivicTech movement! #PIF2021 https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
Ending this thread with gratitude: Our work and impact is possible through our partners. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with 22 federal agencies on 26 #CivicTech projects to modernize government & serve, protect, and empower the public. https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/10/19/passion-and-purpose-meet-the-2021-presidential-innovation-fellows
