About

Governor’s Office of Strategic Initiatives

The Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) is working to advance Governor Hobbs’ long-term goals and catalyze future-thinking projects. OSI works at the intersection of workforce development, education, and the economy in order to ensure Arizonans have access to high-growth, high-wage jobs. We accomplish this by developing partnerships, convening stakeholders, sourcing data and analyses and leading initiatives in collaboration with Arizona’s foremost thought leaders.

Our Team

A portrait of Erin Hart.

Erin Hart

Director of the Office of Strategic Initiatives, Policy Advisor for Higher Education and Early Education
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Ian O'Grady

Policy Advisor for Commerce
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Whitney Daniels

Senior Strategic Advisor
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William Gaona

Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy