Rebecca Chisolm is a seasoned business development professional with a passion for connecting customers to the solutions that can solve their most pressing challenges. She is currently leading Cisco's state and local government and education business development team, where she leverages her experience in the public sector to help customers understand how Cisco solutions, such as Smart Cities and Connected and Safer Campus initiatives, can improve their communities. Rebecca is also passionate about Cisco Network Academies and the support Cisco provides for Corporate Responsibility initiatives.

Rebecca has spent her entire career in the public sector market, working in various positions such as Director of State & Local Government and Education Smart Communities Solutions, Manager of Federal Business Development - Solution Executive, Smart + Connected Communities, and Director of Business Development at Autodesk, Adobe Systems, Sun Microsystems, and Sybase. She holds a degree in Psychology from Mercer University.