Shari Davis is the Director of Participatory Budgeting in the City of Boston, a pioneering civic engagement initiative that gives residents a direct voice in the city's budget decisions. She has spearheaded award-winning programs that leverage technology to make local government more transparent and collaborative.

Shari's TED talk on participatory democracy has reached over 1 million views, highlighting how civic tech can empower underrepresented communities. Her keynotes offer a practical playbook for building inclusive, tech-forward cities of the future.