Director Elizabeth Crowe, PhD
Liz Crowe is an economist and researcher, who is passionate about civic tech, data and the possibilities they hold for Cleveland. An experienced data manager, she has years of experience in economic development, nonprofit management, venture capital, and the private equity industry. Most recently, Liz served as Principal of Data Governance & Analytics at JumpStart, Inc.
Prior to joining JumpStart, Liz worked as a Research Associate at the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C. where she conducted primary research on the role of government programs and private organizations in supporting low-income families in the U.S. Topics included, cash and in-kind assistance programs, the U.S. social safety net, poverty, inequality and social policy. Liz also worked at the Congressional Research Service at the U.S. Library of Congress, where she provided nonpartisan research assistance to members of Congress and their staff.
Currently, Liz is the Director of the Office of Urban Analytics and Innovation (Urban AI) at the City of Cleveland. As the thought leader and public face for the City’s analytics efforts, Liz oversees deliberate strategic planning through Urban AI to advance Cleveland’s position as a leader in modern, data-informed governance. Liz established Urban AI as the data and process center for excellence in the City of Cleveland in August 2022 under the leadership of Mayor Justin Bibb.
Liz has a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy from the School of Public Affairs at American University, as well as Master of Arts from the Department of Economics at American University.