As Director of Digital Innovation and Strategy (National Forest System NFS) at the USDA Forest Service, Zahid Chaudhry is on a mission to modernize how we serve America's forests and communities. From his base in the Washington, D.C. area, he uses design thinking, agile principles, and an entrepreneurial mindset to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful impact.

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Zahid believes that true innovation is rooted in collaboration. He is a systems thinker known for building strong coalitions grounded in respect and a shared drive for efficiency.

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When he’s not serving the public, you can find him coding—a personal passion. He recharges by exploring nature, getting lost in music or a good movie, and hunting for the perfect cup of coffee.