Evan is dedicated to improving the systems and processes that enable us to engage with the public sector. Collaborators and clients value Evan’s commitment to aligning his expertise to their organizational goals. His professional experiences span systems and data strategy, public administration, policy advocacy, and tech products. Evan’s passion for improving the quality and accessibility of public data, along with a love for telling stories with data, keep him moving forward.

Jonah is a passionate engineer and product developer dedicated to building technology that strengthens communities and democratizes access to powerful tools. Between traditional and start up environements, his work spans technical development, product development and product strategy - focused on human-centered design. Jonah is dedicated to the intersection of technology and people, believing that excellent tools only amplify our potential.

Thomas is a Creative Director, UX/UI Designer, Research Specialist, and Brand Strategist. Throughout his professional journey, he has had the privilege of working with esteemed companies like NASA, Progressive Insurance, GE, Navigate360, and many others. With a passion for all things creative, his personal mantra has always been “Changing the World, One Pixel At A Time.”

David leverages the power of data and technology to build solutions to large-scale social problems. He has scaled civic tech initiatives from infancy to sustainability and has a track record in data-driven strategic planning, innovative product development, and operational leadership. He is passionate about giving people the information and tools they need to make better decisions.

Suchi is a data insights and strategy professional passionate about using research to power public-interest innovation. She has over seven years of experience transforming complex datasets into actionable insights for mission-driven organizations, spanning market research, UX research, and public policy. Her work has informed product strategies, regulatory decision-making, and advocacy campaigns, with a focus on making data accessible and actionable for diverse stakeholders.

Chris Knotz is an experienced executive and product strategist focused on designing applications and systems people trust. He has an extensive track record of merging technology, public service, and community-focused innovation. Chris currently leads CommonGround, a nonprofit committed to advancing the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence by helping organizations, governments, and policymakers understand and apply AI responsibly. CommonGround supports institutions in adopting AI tools in the workplace and develops AI-driven solutions to improve government operations and public service delivery. Chris is also extensively involved with the nonprofit MLCommons AI Risk & Reliability Working Group. He helped create AILuminate, a benchmark used to evaluate AI systems for safety, reliability, and trustworthiness across real-world risk scenarios. He is also working to help create Security, Multimodal, Agentic, and Bias benchmarks.

Stephen is a Denver-based multi-disciplinary designer with 8 years of experience in UX/UI design. He’s passionate about transforming complex ideas into simple, meaningful visual expressions that resonate with audiences and elevate brands. Whether crafting intuitive digital experiences or refining visual identities, Stephen brings a balance of strategy, creativity, and clarity to every opportunity. Outside of design, you’ll likely find him on the golf course, savoring a great cup of coffee or matcha, or exploring the outdoors.

Michael is a globally minded and entrepreneurially inclined economist solving issues in capital markets using data driven approaches to inform strategy and policy. He has co-founded two companies, Foodle and OlaCoral, which has given him experience across company management, financing, and growth; and he refined these experiences while developing the direction Public Foundry.