About Us
Technology as a catalyst for inclusion, learning, and civic innovation.
Digital Harbor Foundation operates at the intersection of technology with education, innovation, the environment, and civic society — bringing together communities, researchers, and technologists who share a common desire for a future where everyone can participate fully in digital ecosystems.
Our Story
From a Baltimore hometown to a national ecosystem
Expanding access to broadband, devices, and digital skills so every household can participate fully in digital ecosystems.
Nurturing the next generation of diverse technologists and opening pathways into tech careers often overlooked by traditional routes.
Empowering youth and educators through maker education, STEM learning, and evidence-based learning innovation at scale.
Accelerating mission-driven technology initiatives — from civic tech and government modernization to climate resilience and AI research.
At Digital Harbor Foundation, our mission has always been rooted in a simple but powerful idea: technology should be a force for equity and opportunity. We believe technology should be a bridge — not a barrier — and we pursue that mission through projects and partnerships that expand access to broadband and digital skills, empower youth and educators through innovative learning, and accelerate mission-driven technology initiatives nationwide.
Our direct service work in Baltimore — Waves, Tech Lab, and Harbor Navigators — helped more than 2,500 individuals and households in 2025 access the tools and skills they need to thrive in a connected world. Baltimore residents in low-income housing gained reliable home internet; youth, educators, and community members sparked curiosity and career pathways; and AmeriCorps members equipped Baltimoreans with essential digital skills, from telehealth navigation to AI literacy.
That local work now anchors something bigger. Through our Impact Studio, the Foundation has become a national launchpad for civic technology and social innovation — supporting more than 25 projects that together raised over $54 million in 2025 to advance causes as varied as climate resiliency, AI research, public sector modernization, and innovative learning. Each project reflects a shared belief: that technology, when stewarded with purpose, can change lives.
The Digital Harbor Foundation ecosystem is more than a portfolio — it’s a movement infrastructure for the public good. Each project strengthens the whole, proving that shared services and shared purpose can accelerate innovation that benefits everyone.
Our Team
The people behind the platform
Beyond the core team, more than 50 team members work on initiatives housed at the Foundation — from the Arête Glacier Initiative to Illinois Digital Service. Explore their work on the Programs page.
Governance
Board of Directors
In 2025, the Board reviewed, revised, and created a library of board policies and systems — including a deliberate officer transition structure in which the Board Chair serves a three-year sequence as Vice-Chair, Chair, and Immediate Past Chair.
Careers
Join our team
At Digital Harbor, we know that our committed team is at the core of our work to democratize well-being for all through technology. We invite you to use your talents to help us advance this critical work.
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Use your talents to further technological inclusion, innovation, and impact.
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