Yumna is Director of Strategic Partnerships of North Texas Innovation Alliance, a 501(c)3 regional consortium of more than 50 municipalities, agencies, corporations and academic institutions across North Texas with a mission to build the most connected, smart and resilient region in the country highlighting the culture of innovation in our area and expediting the implementation of forward-thinking solutions. North Texas Innovation Alliance is the largest initiative of its kind in the United States. Yumna is a seasoned leader with 10+ years of experience driving sustainable mobility and environmental solutions from concept to reality. Collaborating across partners in the public, private, and non-profit sector, she generates social impact while delivering business value. Prior to joining North Texas Innovation Alliance, Yumna managed a diverse portfolio, strategizing technology product enhancement and growth for Via’s transportation software solutions benefiting 10+ partners in non-profits, universities, and transit agencies. During her tenure at Toyota Motor North America, she led the implementation of a Mobility as a Service pilot, orchestrated impactful community partnerships for food distribution mobility solutions, and managed a cross-functional team for an on-demand mobility shuttle service strategy. Yumna’s contributions extended to Southwest Airlines in mapping environmental and digital priorities, and at Hitachi Consulting, she pioneered energy-efficient solutions for data centers and development of environmental reports for national parks. She has a degree in Civil Engineering and Engineering Management Masters from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.