Kenya Porter

She is an accomplished program and product leader with deep experience in technology, community development, and public service. She is the Founder of Explore Pittsburgh Tech Week, where she leads the vision and execution of a dynamic event at the intersection of technology, culture, and community, convening industry leaders, startups, educators, and policymakers. She also serves as a Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Pittsburgh, overseeing merit-based hiring and upholding equity in public service. Her corporate career includes over five years at Google, where she served as Program Manager for Google Shopping Quality and Data, leading AI and LLM initiatives, and as Partner Solutions Manager and Program Manager for YouTube Trust and Safety. She also held product management and digital experience leadership roles at PNC and served as an IT Business Systems Analyst at Giant Eagle. Her work consistently bridges innovation, inclusion, and operational excellence.