Community Leads Committee

Jennifer is an award-winning design leader, developer, and public speaker with a focus on accessibility and equitable outcomes. They work for organizations dedicated to improving public services and advocate tirelessly on behalf of people with disabilities and other historically excluded groups (as one themself). On the committee, Jennifer helped shape TPG’s approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and helps ensure TPG events and materials are accessible to all. They are earning a Master’s Degree in Public Administration at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Jennifer lives in the D.C. area, with a carefully tended collection of house plants.

Katie is a data scientist and machine learning engineer passionate about supporting justice for people now and in the future. She is obsessed with story and creating data solutions that advance the plot of people and communities in meaningful ways. Katie has led the creation of data products for state agencies to help facilitate impact, including grid electrification and outcomes-based education policy. She lives in Seattle with her partner and dog, Adi. When not training for a half Ironman, she can be found gardening in an attempt to have too many herbs. 

Kriti is a project and product manager with a background in the nonprofit financial services sector. Ever since she stumbled upon the world of civic tech as an affordable housing advocate, she has been in awe of civic technologists' commitment to transforming the way government serves the public. On the committee, she contributes to TPG's programmatic events. Kriti lives in sunny San José, CA, where she enjoys reading, learning about clouds, dining al fresco, and serially picking up short-lived craft projects.


Marie is a product designer with a foundation in culinary arts, dedicated to environmental stewardship, and equitable technology. Her experiences at non-profits and in culinary education revealed how underutilized technology is at disseminating information to its users. Eager to explore civic tech and use her skills for public good, she is excited to support TPG’s growing community and its efforts. A Seattle native, Marie enjoys speculative fiction, the idea of running long distances for *fun*, and planning her next big adventure.

Rachel is a user experience and product designer with a background in shipping designs for enterprise and e-commerce applications. She uses her 10+ years of experience in visual and graphic design to help inform her product design. As a committee member, Rachel combines her visual design background with her interest in problem solving to contribute to civic tech opportunities. Rachel is based out of the Bay Area in California where she likes to see shows and explore new restaurants. 

Rachel is a technology strategist who has worked with organizations across the private, nonprofit, and public sectors to foster people-centered change. On the committee, she supports special projects around civic tech. Rachel is based in the DC area and enjoys exploring new cafes and going on nature walks.

Rhett is a trust and safety and compliance professional who helps tech companies shape safer and happier communities. She brings previous work experience in community management to the committee and TPG, and contributes to TPG’s storytelling and member engagement strategy. Rhett lives in New York with her partner and cat, and enjoys fiction-writing and crafts.


Shira has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from New York University and works in policy at the Ontario government. She is passionate about bringing new ideas, voices, and strategic approaches into the civic tech space. She brings this passion to the committee and TPG and works to connect people, help those entering or seeking to enter civic tech, and explore solutions to difficult public challenges with other civic tech leaders. She enjoys rowing, hiking, traveling, and writing fiction in her spare time.