Gopal Khanna is Director of the Illinois Healthcare & Human Services Innovation Incubator (HHS i2), an initiative of Governor Bruce Rauner. He specializes in developing and implementing Digital Government strategies. Khanna served as a member of former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty’s cabinet and the first
Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the State of Minnesota. Prior to his leadership position in state government, Khanna served in the administration of President George W. Bush as the CIO & CFO of the United States Peace Corps, and CFO of the Executive Office of the President of the Office.