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National League of Cities
Professional Bio
Lena Geraghty is the Director of Sustainability and Innovation within NLC’s Center for City Solutions. In her current role, Lena and her team lead research and provide technical assistance on all things data, technology and the future of cities, ensuring a focus on sustainability, resilience and equity. As access to high-quality, reliable internet has become more of a necessity, Lena’s research has centered on broadband, digital equity and cybersecurity.
Lena has a Master of Public Administration from the School of Government at UNC Chapel Hill, specializing in local government and performance. Previously, Lena was the first Director of Innovation and Performance Management for the city of Portland, ME. She was responsible for creating efficiencies and improving processes in departments across the city and ensuring Portland’s position as a smart and sustainable community.
Lena has a Master of Public Administration from the School of Government at UNC Chapel Hill, specializing in local government and performance. Previously, Lena was the first Director of Innovation and Performance Management for the city of Portland, ME. She was responsible for creating efficiencies and improving processes in departments across the city and ensuring Portland’s position as a smart and sustainable community.
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