Stephen is the CEO and Founder of Civic Dollars, a purpose-built platform powering healthier, more connected communities by rewarding meaningful civic actions that improve public health, wellbeing and local engagement. With a background in technology leadership and innovation, Stephen has championed how digital incentives can drive sustainable behavior change at scale — from physical activity and community volunteering to local commerce participation. Under his leadership, Civic Dollars has grown from a bold idea into a practical tool adopted by municipalities, health partners and communities across the U.S. and Europe. Notable projects include pilots in Myrtle Beach and Copenhagen as part of Cities for Better Health partnerships, where Civic Dollars demonstrated measurable impacts on active living and social cohesion. Stephen is also advancing collaborations with public health stakeholders and major partners like Healthy Ireland and Novo Nordisk to expand the platform’s reach and effectiveness. A passionate advocate for the intersection of civic technology and population health, Stephen brings a user-centered lens to smart cities — using data, community incentives, and collaborative ecosystems to reimagine how cities motivate positive action. He holds a vision where every city can unlock human potential through equitable, engaging digital experiences that benefit people and place.
Stephen is the CEO and Founder of Civic Dollars, a purpose-built platform powering healthier, more connected communities by rewarding meaningful civic actions that improve public health, wellbeing and local engagement. With a background in technology leadership and innovation, Stephen has championed how digital incentives can drive sustainable behavior change at scale — from physical activity and community volunteering to local commerce participation. Under his leadership, Civic Dollars has grown from a bold idea into a practical tool adopted by municipalities, health partners and communities across the U.S. and Europe. Notable projects include pilots in Myrtle Beach and Copenhagen as part of Cities for Better Health partnerships, where Civic Dollars demonstrated measurable impacts on active living and social cohesion. Stephen is also advancing collaborations with public health stakeholders and major partners like Healthy Ireland and Novo Nordisk to expand the platform’s reach and effectiveness. A passionate advocate for the intersection of civic technology and population health, Stephen brings a user-centered lens to smart cities — using data, community incentives, and collaborative ecosystems to reimagine how cities motivate positive action. He holds a vision where every city can unlock human potential through equitable, engaging digital experiences that benefit people and place.
