Board of Directors

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The Importance of Practitioner Board Leadership

The Alliance for Innovation is guided by a Board of Directors made up of local government practitioners who are actively serving in communities across the country. This practitioner-led governance model ensures that our strategy, programs, and services remain grounded in the real challenges and opportunities facing local governments today.

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Because our board members are city and county leaders they bring practical insight into what innovation looks like in action.

This practitioner-led governance model ensures that our strategy, programs, and services remain grounded in the real challenges and opportunities facing local governments today.  Their experience helps ensure that the Alliance focuses on solutions that are relevant, timely, and impactful for the organizations we serve.

Most importantly, their involvement reflects one of the Alliance’s core beliefs: the future of local government is shaped by the leaders doing the work.

Alliance for Innovation Board of Directors

Heidi Cerniwey
City Manager
City of Ellensburg, WA
Raymond Lee
City Administrator
City of Portland, OR
Jonathan Lewis
County Administrator
Sarasota County, FL
Lori Luther
City Manager
City of Overland Park, KS
Danielle Mahoney
Assistant City Manager
City of Novi, MI
Tyler Marr
Asst. City Manager
City of Fort Collins, CO
Matt Mueller
City Manager
Town of Little Elm, TX
Michael Sable
City Manager
City of Maplewood, MN
Darin Atteberry, Ex- Officio
CEO
Strategic Government Resources
Michael Wilkes, Ex-Officio
President/CEO
Alliance for Innovation

Through their leadership the Board helps the Alliance

Stay responsive to emerging trends in local government

Prioritize services that support member success

Strengthen collaboration across jurisdictions

Advance innovation capacity and change readiness nationwide