FutureFirst SA Announces Appointment of Interim Executive Director

SAN ANTONIO, TX – FutureFirst SA, a nonpartisan public policy think tank established by San Antonio businessman and former Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos, dedicated to pioneering innovative policy solutions for San Antonio government, is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Steve Elmore as Interim Executive Director. Dr. Elmore, a seasoned technology and organizational leader, will help FutureFirst SA build key capabilities to deliver impactful public policy initiatives for San Antonio.

Dr. Elmore has worked with the world’s largest public and private institutions, developing cutting edge technology solutions to further organizational collaboration and effectiveness, and is a frequent conference speaker. Dr. Elmore was an Adjunct Professor at Grand Canyon University and Colorado Technical University, an advisor at the University of Houston, and is an alumnus of the Learning Innovation Laboratory at Harvard. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Organizational and Leadership Ethics and has been published in the Journal of Leadership Studies. Dr. Elmore is a USAF veteran and served during Desert Storm.

In his role, Dr. Elmore will manage the organization’s ongoing activities and initiatives and work to engage experts and members of the San Antonio community to identify pertinent topics for FutureFirst SA’s researchers to develop data-focused policy analysis and recommendations for the future of the Alamo City.

“We are pleased to appoint Dr. Elmore to serve in this important role at FutureFirst SA. He will be instrumental in building a structure to develop fact-driven policy prescriptions to help our city’s leadership and governance to support and serve all San Antonians,” said Rolando Pablos, Founder of FutureFirst SA. “I am confident that Dr. Elmore’s expertise in advanced technology and building effective organizations will propel FutureFirst SA to the forefront of the policy conversations in San Antonio. Together, we can build on our city’s many successes and work to bring better delivery of all city services and more prosperity for all the people and businesses who call San Antonio home.”

Dr. Elmore shared his excitement about his leadership position, saying, “FutureFirst SA will have a significant impact in the development of commonsense public policy prescriptions that speak directly to the heart of San Antonio’s current and future needs. I look forward to building a diverse and qualified team that shares our mission and vision for the future of San Antonio.”

For more information about Future First SA, please visit www.futurefirstsa.org.

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