Martin O'Malley

Martin O'Malley is a distinguished public servant, author, and advisor with decades of leadership experience at the highest levels of government. He served as the 61st Governor of Maryland, where he championed progressive policies, spearheaded economic growth initiatives, and implemented data-driven management systems to improve government efficiency. Prior to his governorship, he was the Mayor of Baltimore, leading significant urban revitalization and crime reduction efforts. Most recently, O'Malley served as the 17th Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, where he focused on enhancing operational effectiveness for millions of Americans. He is the author of Smarter Government: How to Govern for Results in the Information Age, a guide to leveraging technology and analytics for improved public sector performance. O'Malley’s extensive experience in governance, data utilization, and strategic leadership adds invaluable insights to EmberGrow’s mission of supporting socially responsible and high-growth ventures.