Hi, I'm Kiron Chandy - Executive Director @ Consult Your Community
I thrive at the intersection of urban planning, public policy, and technology, driven to build data-driven strategies that empower communities and organizations. I excel when I can bridge innovation with public good.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Advised senior executives at Google and PwC on public policy and data-driven strategies.
Founded and scaled Consult Your Community, a national nonprofit, while managing corporate roles.
Can help others by offering strategic guidance for nonprofit scaling and public-private partnerships.
🚀 Career trajectory
Academic Foundation
Acquired a Master's in Urban Planning from Harvard University, building a strong analytical and policy-oriented base.
✦ Harvard University
✦ Urban Planning
✦ Policy Analysis
Corporate Strategy & Public Policy
Gained extensive experience advising senior executives at Google and PwC, focusing on public policy and data-driven strategies.
✦ PwC
✦ Public Policy
✦ Strategy
Nonprofit Entrepreneurship & Scaling
Founded Consult Your Community at UC Berkeley and scaled it nationwide while managing demanding corporate roles.
✦ Consult Your Community
✦ Nonprofit Founder
✦ Workforce Development
International Public Service
Served as a Policy Advisor to the Head of the Mayor's Cabinet in Turin, Italy, applying urban planning and policy expertise.
✦ Bloomberg Center for Cities
✦ Turin
✦ Policy Advisor
💪🏻 Superpowers
Cross-Sector Strategy Architect
Designing impactful initiatives at the nexus of tech, urbanism, and policy.
✦ Shaped public policy for Google and advised Turin's Mayor.
✦ Developed data-driven organizations and organizational narratives.
✦ Launched and scaled a national nonprofit alongside corporate roles.
Nonprofit Innovation Leader
Scaling community impact through strategic entrepreneurship.
✦ Founded and led Consult Your Community from inception to national scale.
✦ Mobilized free business support for small businesses nationwide.
✦ Cultivated workforce-ready skills in early-career talent.
Emerging Tech Navigator
Translating complex technologies into actionable public and private sector strategies.
✦ Expertise in AI, urban design, and their policy implications.
✦ Advised senior executives on leveraging emerging technologies.
✦ Built data-driven approaches for organizational growth.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring collaborations on innovative urban tech solutions.
✦ Seeking connections with leaders in AI policy and implementation.
✦ Looking to engage with communities focused on sustainable development.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic guidance for nonprofit scaling and operations.
✦ Provide insights on integrating AI into urban planning initiatives.
✦ Share expertise in building data-driven public-private partnerships.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect with urban data scientists and AI ethicists.
✦ Find mentors with experience in global public sector innovation.
✦ Discover opportunities for cross-sector pilot projects.
