Niles Friedman

Niles Friedman is a global GovTech specialist and social impact advisor advancing public-sector innovation, actionable strategy, and global health. His work spans the U.S. federal government during the Obama Administration, state governments in California and Washington, Los Angeles County, municipalities across the United States and Europe, and health ministries throughout Africa. Niles specializes in designing, building, and scaling social impact organizations and public institutions through collective partnerships with startup founders, C-suite executives, boards of directors, and public-sector leaders. Niles has collaborated with hundreds of executives and emerging leaders across government, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and academia, emphasizing strategic planning, executive advisory services, community-centred strategy development, governance, and leadership and organizational effectiveness. Niles serves on multiple boards focused on GovTech, civic technology, STEM career advancement, and public health. While in Cambridge, Niles will explore how advances in technology, data, and innovation will shape the future of social impact organizations, government services, and public health globally.