Hi, I'm Nina Walia - White House Presidential Innovation Fellow | Former Google & Nike
I thrive at the intersection of technology, design, and public service, building award-winning experiences for brands like Google and Nike, and driving innovation within government. My passion lies in creating impactful, human-centered solutions that educate, inspire, and improve lives.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led experience design for Google Hardware and Nike+ Fuelband, securing four design patents.
Served as an Entrepreneur in Residence and Senior Advisor to the FDA and ARPA-H, driving innovation.
Can advise on strategies for engaging new audiences with technology and navigating government innovation.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Design & Technology
Developed award-winning, user-centered designs for leading tech and consumer brands, including Google and Nike.
✦ Product Design
✦ User Experience
✦ Fortune 100
Public Service & Innovation Fellowship
Served as a Presidential Innovation Fellow, driving digital transformation and advising agencies like the FDA and ARPA-H.
✦ Government Innovation
✦ Digital Transformation
✦ Public Service
Leadership in Cultural Engagement
Currently directing audience engagement and digital strategy at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & Renwick Gallery.
✦ Museum Leadership
✦ Audience Engagement
✦ Digital Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneer in Tech-Human Centered Design
Translating complex technology into accessible, impactful experiences.
✦ Spearheaded innovative digital transformation strategies.
✦ Designed interactive textiles for emerging technology applications.
✦ Secured four design patents for novel product concepts.
Cross-Sector Strategic Advisor
Driving modernization and commercialization across public and private sectors.
✦ Advised ARPA-H on commercialization and strategic partnerships.
✦ Aligned technology roadmaps with governmental priorities.
✦ Shaped digital transformation initiatives at the Smithsonian.
Community Builder & Advocate
Fostering inclusive communities and amplifying underrepresented voices.
✦ Co-founded Subcontinental Drift to support South Asian Americans in arts.
✦ Leveraged design to motivate, educate, and inspire diverse audiences.
✦ Championed initiatives for public good through technology.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring collaborations with innovators in creative technology and cultural institutions.
✦ Seeking partners to scale impactful digital experiences in public spaces.
✦ Identifying opportunities to merge art, technology, and community engagement.
I can help with
✦ Advise on strategies for engaging new audiences with technology.
✦ Provide insights into human-centered design for complex systems.
✦ Share expertise on navigating innovation within government agencies.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect with leaders in the intersection of AI and creative arts.
✦ Find opportunities for cross-sector partnerships in educational technology.
✦ Identify emerging platforms for interactive and participatory digital experiences.