Speakers

Kiersten Farmer is an author, speaker, and data professional with a profound dedication to catalyzing the potential of state and local governments through the lens of data governance. Her expertise resides in data-driven strategies, as she strives to bridge the gap between cutting-edge data innovations and the imperative of responsible data management. Kiersten has earned degrees from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University and the University of Maryland, College Park. Presently, she is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she is exploring the far-reaching impact of data culture and governance on organizational performance. Her overarching mission is to transmute data-related challenges into pragmatic, actionable solutions that yield tangible, community-transformative results. Kiersten's commitment to empowering communities through data governance is both her vocation and avocation. For inquiries, collaborative prospects, or to further engage in enlightening conversations regarding data governance, artificial intelligence, and the empowerment of communities, please don't hesitate to connect with Kiersten via email at Kiersten.Farmer@CityofHenderson.com or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiersten-farmer/. Join her on the journey to unleash the potential of data.

Patrick leads the Trimble Proposals & Grants team. This includes working with the state departments of transportation on the implementation of the current surface transportation bill, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).