Community Development: How data influences where we dine, shop and sleep

As the BID’s Economic Development Director, Faith oversees economic development to attract and retain businesses, and strengthen the Georgetown economy. She works with the commercial real estate community, property owners, tenants, community groups, city leaders, and other stakeholders to provide data analysis and strategic counsel on the Georgetown economy that helps to support a healthy and vibrant commercial district. Before joining the BID, Faith was a community planner with the DC Office of Planning, managing and contributing to citywide and neighborhood-based planning initiatives. Prior to joining District government, Faith worked for the International Downtown Association, where she helped conduct research for urban place management organizations, led technical advisory panels, and developed best practice toolkits for industry professionals. Faith holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Global Studies and Politics from Brandeis University and a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Georgetown University.

Greg Nasser is the Founder & CEO of Borne llc, a restaurant location intelligence technology company based out of the Bay Area. An industry veteran with 25 years of direct restaurant experience, Greg has opened up over 50 restaurants and has had a hand in developing 150 restaurant executives, GM's and Chefs through a development plan called the 369. Greg has spent the past five years sitting as an Advisor for the Bay Area Real Estate Group, overseeing property development and growth in San Francisco. Prior to Borne, Greg was the VP of Operations for Back of the House restaurant group. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Colorado.

Michael has over 12 years of experience working in real estate and financial services . He leads Replica’s private sector business and works with a number of our clients on their big data strategies .  Michael is passionate about the intersection of data, the built environment and technology and is  also currently pursuing his MBA with specializations in Business Analytics, Strategy and Change Management from NYU Stern.