Area of Expertise: smart cities, tech policy, urban innovation, community building, economic development, civic + social impact, entrepreneurship.

Chelsea Collier connects people, ideas and organizations with the intent of making a positive impact. Creating alignment between public and private sector with tech as an enabler can address some of the world's largest challenges at a local level.

Founder: Digi.City (A platform to discuss smart city technology and policy)

Editor-At-Large: Smart Cites Connect (Convenes smart city community through online thought leadership and in-person events)

Co-Founder, Impact Hub Austin (Local workspace and programming for the social good - connects the Austin community to 83 global hubs and 12,000+ members in 45 countries)

Founder: Intercambio (single-person consulting firm)

Eisenhower Fellow, Inc.com Contributor

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