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Jane Wiseman

CEO, Institute for Excellence in Government

Jane Wiseman is an accomplished strategy consultant and recognized thought leader in government innovation, data analytics, and operational efficiency. With extensive expertise in fostering data-driven government solutions, Jane collaborates with government agencies to enhance organizational performance, promote effective operational practices, and drive impactful culture change.

Throughout her distinguished career, Jane has held prominent appointed policy-making positions within both state and federal governments, where she spearheaded transformational initiatives to modernize organizations and improve public sector effectiveness. Her insightful approach and leadership have contributed significantly to organizational transformation across multiple governmental institutions.


Jane's diverse professional experience includes partnerships and roles with esteemed institutions such as the Harvard Kennedy School, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Accenture, IBM, the United States Department of Justice, the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Her work has further extended into collaborations with notable private-sector firms and organizations including Price Waterhouse, the United States Postal Service, the National Criminal Justice Association, the Pretrial Justice Institute, and First Boston Corporation.

An established writer, Jane has authored influential articles and whitepapers published by the IBM Center for the Business of Government, Techcrunch, Governing Magazine, GovTech, the Inter-American Development Bank, and Harvard Kennedy School, among others. Her publications focus on best practices in government strategy, data utilization, public administration efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.


Additionally, Jane is a seasoned public speaker who has shared her knowledge and insights globally, with speaking engagements in the United States, India, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates. Her areas of specialization include data-driven governance, operational and organizational efficiency, public administration, public safety and homeland security analysis, strategic planning, performance measurement, cost-benefit analysis, and eGovernment and IT strategies.

Jane Wiseman also serves as an experienced board member for various social enterprises and non-profit organizations, leveraging her expertise to guide impactful strategic decisions and sustainable organizational growth.

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