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Steve Wray is the Executive Director of the Block Center for Technology and Society at Carnegie Mellon University. He leads operations and collaborates with university staff, faculty leaders, and a network of partners to develop strategies and track goals to expand the center's reach. Wray has extensive experience in connecting the public, private, and non-profit sectors through strategy development and creative leadership. Before his role at Carnegie Mellon, he served as Senior Vice President and Principal at Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) from 2017 to 2023, focusing on the development and implementation of projects supporting ESI's vision. He was a founding partner of ESI’s Center for Future Cities, which brings together expertise on smart cities and economic development. Wray also worked as Executive Director of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia from 2006 to 2017, leading initiatives that engaged regional leaders to develop strategies for economic growth. He has held various roles, including Managing Director at the Pennsylvania Economy League and Policy Director for the Acting Governor of Pennsylvania. Wray holds an MS in Public Management and Policy from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies from Duke University.
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