Renata P.

Renata P. (full name Renata K. Phillippi) is a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow currently detailed to Technology Transformation Services (TTS) and working on Federal Web Standards.13 As a Presidential Innovation Fellow, she is part of a highly competitive program that brings talented technologists and innovators to work with civil servants at the highest levels of the federal government.2

Professional Background

Renata is a design strategist with expertise in:

• Change management
• Digital transformation
• Human-centered design

She is passionate about solving complex problems using these skills.3

Current Role and Responsibilities

As a Presidential Innovation Fellow, Renata is:

1. Working to improve user experience in government services
2. Collaborating with federal leaders and subject matter experts
3. Focusing on optimizing the overall experience for U.S. veterans

Previous Work

Prior to her current role, Renata worked for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically in the Veterans Experience Office (VA-VEO).6 During her time there, she:

• Conducted extensive research on current processes
• Identified issues with knowledge management and information sharing
• Developed a business case for improving knowledge management systems

Her work aimed to streamline operations, reduce time spent searching for documents, and improve overall efficiency within the department.1

Skills and Expertise

Renata's colleagues have praised her for:

• Helping organizations adopt UX principles
• Leadership in product development
• Expertise in change management and digital transformation4

Renata is actively involved in promoting the Presidential Innovation Fellows program and encouraging others to apply for opportunities to make a difference in government services.5