Kristen Abraham
City of Los Angeles – Mayor's Office of Finance, Operations & Innovation
KRISTEN ABRAHAM is a former management consultant specializing in business process transformation and strategic planning efforts. With over 25 years of professional experience in corporate and nonprofit sectors, Abraham is passionate about creating unique business solutions for clients, including optimized strategies, organizational structures, and operations. In the past decade, she has leveraged her project management and team leadership expertise in the service of nonprofit organizations. Abraham has a BBA from the University of Georgia with a major in Marketing and an MS from Georgia State University with a major in Computer Information Systems.
Project
In collaboration with FUSE, the City of Los Angeles is undertaking a transformative initiative, SmartLA 2028, to bridge digital disparities and ensure equitable access to technology and opportunities. Starting in April 2024, FUSE Executive Fellow Kristen Abraham will engage stakeholders, conduct research, and develop a comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan by April 2025. This strategic plan aims to guide the City’s digital equity efforts, utilizing community input through a recurring survey and extensive engagement to address the unique needs of residents at risk of digital exclusion.