Meet Our New Board Members
Jeni Dhodary | GFA Fellow ‘21 & Board Member | Research & Data Analyst, The State of Missouri
Jeni is a data analyst striving to scale joy in this world. She specializes in accelerating the State of Missouri’s data culture, advancing public sector artificial intelligence adoption as a Govern for America Board Member, and is a photographer all hours in between. At the heart of her endeavors is a desire to create beauty for others to rest in. She hopes to build a world where we can use technology to enhance wellbeing — and happiness is in abundance for everyone to enjoy.
“As a woman in technology, I am deeply concerned with what I see: rapid innovation cycles, without the public sector infrastructure to mitigate the negative consequences of our technological tools. Govern for America’s work is more crucial now than ever, to ensure diverse, highly motivated young people enter government to overcome legacy systems, and build new pathways for what governance can look like going forward.”
Tre’ Scott | GFA Board Member | Founder & CEO, Folk Media Group
Tre' Scott is a leader in enterprise technology and business strategy, known for his ability to drive innovation and growth. As the youngest Managing Director at Microsoft, he built a portfolio worth $1B+ and led an 80-person team, spearheading strategic partnerships with F500 clients during the rise of cloud computing. Leveraging his extensive experience in scaling agile teams, adapting business operations, and developing partner ecosystems, Scott started angel investing and advising companies on growth strategies. Following his career in technology, Scott returned to his roots in entertainment, co-producing the critically acclaimed musical "A Strange Loop." Today, Tre' Scott is the Founder and CEO of Folk Media Group, a private investment firm and creative studio disrupting the status quo in content creation and production. Scott is a Board Member of Duke University's Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, and Govern for America. He holds a B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University and resides in the vibrant West Village neighborhood of New York City.
“The most compelling aspect of GFA's mission is its dedication to transforming the public sector by empowering young leaders. The focus on harnessing the passion and innovation of the next generation to address complex societal issues offers a hopeful vision for the future of government.”
Yasmin Yacoby | GFA Fellow ‘19 & Board Member | Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Justice and Equity
Yasmin Yacoby is the Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Justice and Equity (DOE-EJE). Her work focuses on the equitability and accessibility of energy systems, programs, and policies, and she is working to ensure that everyone has access to clean, affordable, and dependable energy. Prior to her role at DOE-EJE, Yasmin worked for the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources as their first ever Energy Justice Program Manager. She worked together with members of her department, other state agencies, and frontline communities to strengthen access to and benefit from the clean energy system to frontline communities of color and low-income households. Yasmin is a Govern for America Alumna and graduated from Harvard University with Honors with a B.A. in Environmental Science and Public Policy.
“As an alumna, I experienced firsthand the transformative power of GFA’s programs in developing the next generation of public sector leaders. I am passionate about supporting and empowering young professions who are dedicated to making a positive difference in their communities through innovative and effective governance.”
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