Kate Mertz

Kate Mertz is a professional with extensive experience in government performance and public policy. She currently serves as the Director of Planning in the Planning and Policy Division at Minnesota Management and Budget.6 Previously, she held the position of Assistant Director at the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab from October 2019 to June 2023.5

Mertz's educational background includes a Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, and she studied Economics and Political Science at Macalester College.3 Her work focuses on collaborating with state and local governments to improve various aspects of public administration and service delivery.

In her career, Mertz has been involved in several key projects and initiatives:

1. Procurement transformation, working on innovative approaches in Syracuse.1
2. Homelessness prevention and rehousing, launching an accelerator program through the Government Performance Lab.2
3. Speaking engagements, including a keynote speech at Small Business Training Week in 2024, sharing insights on procurement and contracting.4

Mertz's expertise spans areas such as government innovation, procurement, contracting, and public policy implementation. She continues to be active in sharing knowledge and experiences in her field through professional networks and public engagements.