Kenny Clash
Chief Operating OfficerKenny Clash joined the Pratt Library in February 2023 as Chief Innovation & Technology Officer and assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer in October 2023. In this capacity, he supports an innovative and sustainable culture by focusing on people, processes, and performance. In addition to leading day-to-day operations, Kenny is passionate about advancing our Digital Equity initiatives and revitalizing our physical infrastructure.
Kenny is an Army veteran and social entrepreneur with a passion for innovation, technology solutions, and social justice. As a Signal Officer in the Army, Kenny led the planning of satellite communications and network support operations. He is also the co-founder of Handteq, a data collection software company based in Columbia, MD, and has most recently focused his time and efforts on initiatives such as BridgeEdu and the Mayor’s Scholar Program in Baltimore City, where he helped implement and design wrap-around supports for first-year college students. Kenny also brought a wealth of technology experience, data-driven principles, youth advocacy, and thought leadership to his role as Chief Operating Officer at the Digital Harbor Foundation.
Kenny is looking forward to supporting digital transformation by reimagining how the Pratt Library both operationalizes and delivers its programs and services through a data-informed lens. Kenny is passionate about youth advocacy and looks forward to advancing digital equity work through digital literacy, internet access, and device access.
Kenny is an avid sports fan and alumnus of the University of Virginia and loves to run on Saturday mornings with his friends in the Baltimore Pacemakers running group. Kenny enjoys spending his free time with his wife Val, and three daughters, Cece, Kennedy, and Harmony.
