As the vice president of strategy and innovation at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Pamela leads the incubator, a dynamic research and development team responsible for driving forward-thinking initiatives and advancing early-stage growth concepts. Serving as a hub for exploration, expertise, and foresight, the incubator generates fresh ideas and provides in-depth analysis on global and national concerns, such as quantum computing and critical minerals. The incubator engages a diverse network of industry experts, government officials, and thought leaders to illuminate future challenges and opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships that accelerate innovation and shape the business landscape.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Pamela spent nearly a decade in public service, working on Capitol Hill, at the White House, and at the Department of Defense.

Pamela is a native resident of Washington, D.C. She received her BA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and her MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.