Geraldine Gardener

Geraldine Gardener

Executive Director, Centralina Regional Council

Charlotte Regional Data Trust Board Member

Geraldine leads regional collaboration among local governments and partners to expand opportunity and improve quality of life across Centralina’s nine-county region. She has extensive experience working in and with local governments, both nationally and internationally. With a background in urban planning, her expertise lies in the integrated policies and cross-sector partnerships needed to build sustainable and inclusive cities. Gardener helps to support the Institute and Data Trust’s expansion into the Charlotte region.