Who We Are

Meet the leaders shaping Nashville’s innovation ecosystem.

Steering Committee


At the helm of the Nashville Innovation Alliance is a Steering Committee of visionary leaders from across Nashville’s civic, business, and academic communities. Their collective expertise drives the city’s innovation strategy, ensuring a thriving ecosystem that attracts talent, investment, and opportunity for all.

Freddie O'Connell

Freddie O’Connell

Mayor, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Daniel Diermeier

Daniel Diermeier

Chancellor, Vanderbilt University

Issac Addae

Isaac Addae

Manager, Entrepreneurship & Economic Development 

Judith Byrd

Judith Byrd

Executive Director, Greater Nashville Venture Capital Association 

Elise Cambournac

Elise Cambournac

President & CEO,
Greater Nashville Tech Council

Stephanie Coleman

Stephanie Coleman

Chief Talent Development Officer, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Lindsey Cox

Lindsey Cox

CEO, LaunchTN

Sam Davidson

Sam Davidson

CEO, Nashville Entrepreneur Center

Jeff Hite

Jeff Hite

Chief Economic Development Officer, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Padma Raghavan

Padma Raghavan

Vice Provost for Research & Innovation, Vanderbilt University

Alliance Members

Currently in development. During its initial launch phase, the Alliance is being managed by Vanderbilt University’s Division of Government and Community Relations. Contact Sally Parker for more information about joining the Alliance and contributing to Nashville’s innovation ecosystem.

Sally Parker

Sally Parker

Vanderbilt University
Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Operations

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