Director, Information Management & Situational Awareness, American Red Cross
Jim McGowan is the Director of Information Management and Situational Awareness for the American Red Cross, North Central Division. He is an ‘intrapreneur’ and open data advocate who builds teams and technologies to respond to disasters. He has championed the use of open-source and free applications throughout the organization and is an avid supporter of Chicago’s burgeoning 'civic tech' community.
