Amber Ivey known as “AI” skillfully blends research and practical application as a dynamic leader in data management and utilization, as well as performance management. She currently serves as Vice President at Social Finance, leading a team that assists governments in driving impact. In her previous roles at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University and The Pew Charitable Trust, she demonstrated a knack for utilizing data to enhance decision-making and improve service delivery.

Prior to these roles, Amber used her data-driven insights to drive efficiency at Maryland StateStat and a Fortune 50 company. With over ten years of experience leading dynamic teams that transformed systems across private, public, and non-profit sectors, she has dedicated her life to helping make people and processes work better to improve outcomes for individuals and communities.

Amber's career exemplifies her dedication to fostering a culture of data literacy and continuous improvement and her vision of a technology-driven future. She has presented for organizations, colleges, conferences, and programs, including the GovAI Summit, Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance, Code for America Summit, South by Southwest (SXSW), Council for State Governments, and Governor’s Data Analytics Summit. Additional speaking engagements here.

She is the also founder of Ivey Collective-a collective of industry experts that help people and organizations improve their personal and institutional practices. She also penned “AI… Meets… AI: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Kids”—a captivating early reader book designed for five to nine-year-olds, introducing them to the intriguing world of AI.