A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a brown jacket and blue earrings, smiling softly against a gray background.

Mai-Ling Garcia

Bloomberg Centers for Government Excellence and Public Innovation

Mai-Ling Garcia, Digital Director for the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, leverages more than 15 years of experience working in cities, digital innovation, and public service to lead the Center’s digital practice and bring innovative digital solutions to cities across the globe.

The former Head of Digital Strategy and Engagement for the City and County of San Francisco and Digital Engagement Officer for the City of Oakland and architect of its first Digital Service Team, Mai-Ling’s passion for creating innovative and efficient digital solutions that drive social impact has guided her work throughout her career.