Dave Kresta
Dave Kresta is an experienced professional with a data-driven mindset and a mission to create positive change in complex systems. He is an accomplished individual with an impressive educational background, including a Certificate in Managing Technical Professionals & Organizations from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Urban Studies from Portland State University. Dave has worked in various organizations, including as a former Senior Product Manager of Emerging Technology at Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Visiting Scholar at M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, and Director of Community and Analytics at Clinicient. He has also served in leadership roles, such as Board Chairman at Kindred Partners (formerly Love INC of Greater Beaverton), Director of Product Management and Development at SAS - BetterManagement.com, and VP Marketing at Ontier Inc. Dave is a creative thinker and collaborator, passionate about using his skills to challenge and change thinking, remove barriers that create injustice, and help communities flourish with data-driven strategies.