Jennifer Sanders

In September 2015, Jennifer Sanders co-founded the Dallas Innovation Alliance (DIA) a public-private partnership dedicated to the design and execution of a smart cities plan for Dallas. In March 2016, she joined the organization as Executive Director, bringing over 12 years of expertise across a broad array of industries, including energy, technology, economic development, nonprofit and finance, serving in functions including communications, stakeholder and community relations, strategic counsel and operations. DIA’s goal is to elevate Dallas as a city that is not only prepared for – but a driving force in shaping – the future of cities, and provide opportunities for prosperity for its citizens. She is actively involved with numerous civic organizations, currently serving as President of the Mayor’s Star Council, on the Board of the Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas, and Ambassador for the Dallas Entrepreneur Center. She graduated from the University of Virginia.

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