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Formed in late 2017 as an initiative of the Denver South Economic Development Partnership and established as a standalone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2018, the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance (CSCA or the Alliance) is the first state-wide coalition of government, business, and strategic allied organizations dedicated to advancing smarter communities in the United States. The organization’s mission is to create technology partnerships that develop and prove next-generation solutions to the challenges shared across Colorado communities.

CSCA is based in Denver and has over 30 smart city initiatives throughout the state of Colorado. The organization is also a founding member of the National Smart Coalitions Partnership, a multi-state organization that aims to bridge gaps between local and regional technology efforts. Visit smartcoalitions.org to learn more.

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The Colorado Smart Cities Alliance is a statewide organization that brings together government, businesses and allied organizations to improve life for all Coloradans through creation of innovative technology partnerships. The organization accelerates civic innovation in Colorado through partnership building, research, education and consulting. Learn more about the Alliance, its partners, research and current projects at https://coloradosmart.city.

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Staff

Tyler Svitak, Executive Director

Chelsea Barrett, Communications Manager

Meghan White, Sr. Programs Manager

Visit the About Us page for Staff & Board bios.

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

  • Chair: Ryan Trujillo, Deputy Chief of Staff, City of Colorado Springs

  • Vice Chair: John Tolva, Scholar in Residence, University of Colorado Denver

  • Seth Hoffman, City Manager, City of Lone Tree

  • Julia Richman, Deputy Executive Director, Colorado Governor’s Office of Technology

  • Jake Rishavy, Executive Director, Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation

Board Members

  • Jay Decker, Innovation & Transportation Manager, City of Denver

  • Scott Hockins, IT Business Operations Manager, City of Grand Junction

  • Johanna Jamison, Program Manager – Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, NREL

  • Michael Lawson, City Manager, City of Woodland Park

  • Frannie Matthews, President & CEO, Colorado Technology Association

  • Leah Riley, Chief Administration Officer, RTD

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