Shira Gans

Shira Gans is a public sector leader and partnership expert with a successful track record in creating programs across various industries such as music, film/TV, small business finance, financial empowerment, and food policy.

Her expertise lies in translating leadership's vision into innovative initiatives and events that drive measurable social impact, systemic change, and enhance brand reputation.

Shira has a diverse educational background, having earned a B.A. in History, Sociology, and Dance from Wesleyan University, and a Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy.

With an impressive professional journey, Shira has held key roles including Senior Executive Director of Policy + Programs at the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, Senior Policy Director at the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, and Program and Relationship Director at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Outreach + Education Group, among others.

She has also worked as a Sustainability Consultant at Dig Inn Seasonal Market, Policy Analyst for Economic Development + Food at the Manhattan Borough President's Office, Senior Budget Analyst with the Economic Development Task Force at the New York City Mayor's Office of Management and Budget, and as a Consultant at the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

Shira's professional journey includes experiences such as Congressional Intern at the House Committee on the Budget, U.S House of Representatives, Federal Investigator in the Outstanding Scholar Program at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Lead Paralegal at Rosen, Bien & Asaro.