Engaging in national dialogue on innovation and technology at a White House briefing
Sep 18, 2014

Mr. Kimia of Synergy Financial Services was invited to attend a White House Briefing that brought together leaders from government, technology, and healthcare to discuss innovation and public-sector collaboration. The briefing opened with remarks from Hallie Schneir, Associate Director of Public Engagement at the White House Office of Public Engagement.
The session featured a panel discussion and Q&A with senior officials, including Karen Britton, Special Assistant to the President and Chief Information Officer at the Executive Office of the President; Dr. Murray Sheldon, Associate Director of Technology and Innovation at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Doug Rand, Assistant Director for Entrepreneurship at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; and Dr. Taha Kass-Hout, Chief Health Informatics Officer at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The discussion focused on the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and policy, underscoring the importance of informed financial leadership and cross-sector engagement in advancing innovation and public trust.