Rochelle Haynes

Rochelle Haynes | Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities New York, United States of America
Rochelle Haynes

Biography

Rochelle’s career has focused on designing and scaling programs that seek to end the cycle of poverty in vulnerable communities through work in government, nonprofit & philanthropic sectors. Prior to leading Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities, Rochelle spent 10+ years in local government; led global operations & strategy for 100 Resilient Cities-Rockefeller Foundation and served as VP of the US Social Impact team at Sesame Workshop. Rochelle resides as a Board Member of KABOOM! which focuses on childhood development and creating play spaces in underserved communities.

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10:15h
Thematic Keynote | | SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS | | Governance & Economy |

The Cities That Learn Are the Cities That Lead

Jennifer James
Jennifer James Leading Cities Board Member Moderator
Rochelle Haynes
Rochelle Haynes Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Senior Vice President and Managing Director Speaker

#Accountability, #Data Analytics, #Data-Driven Governance, #Government Workflow

2026-11-03 10:15 2026-11-03 10:35 Europe/Madrid The Cities That Learn Are the Cities That Lead

Stronger data practices can help cities make every public dollar count. Drawing on an independent evaluation of dozens of cities across multiple countries, join Rochelle Haynes to explore how evidence-informed decision-making can strengthen city operations, improve fiscal health and deliver better results for residents.

Stage: Impact Tech
Tue 3
10:15h - 10:35h Stage: Impact Tech All Passes
12:20h
Co-Organised | | SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS | | Enabling Technologies | | Energy & Environment |

Ahead of the Curve: How Cities Are Using Data to Prepare, Respond and Protect

Rochelle Haynes
Rochelle Haynes Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Senior Vice President and Managing Director Moderator
Tomás Vodanovic Escudero
Tomás Vodanovic Escudero City of Maipú Mayor Speaker

#Data Management, #Data-Driven Governance, #Emergency Response, #Mitigation

2026-11-04 12:20 2026-11-04 12:50 Europe/Madrid Ahead of the Curve: How Cities Are Using Data to Prepare, Respond and Protect

As cities face more frequent climate shocks, public health threats, and emergency response demands, local governments are using data to anticipate risks before they escalate. This panel explores how strong data practices help cities shift from reactive to proactive risk mitigation, enabling more targeted interventions and earlier action.

Stage: Impact Tech
Wed 4
12:20h - 12:50h Stage: Impact Tech All Passes
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