Meet Our CEO
Innovating for the Public Good: R&D for Democracy (IFPG) is pleased to announce its inaugural Chief Executive Officer, Omar Parbhoo. A nationally recognized leader in civic innovation, Parbhoo will lead IFPG’s efforts to identify, test and scale high-impact ideas that can drive long-term democratic renewal. By operating across disciplines — from technology and media to civic culture and community engagement — IFPG will foster breakthrough innovation under Parbhoo’s expert leadership.
Omar Parbhoo
Chief Executive Officer
Before joining IFPG, Omar was the Managing Director of Civic Engagement at ideas42, where he leveraged behavioral science to promote inclusive and sustained voter participation across the United States. He is also the founder of VoterCast, a platform that equips local election officials with tools and content for effective, evidence-based voter outreach.
Omar also served as a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of State, providing strategic guidance on post-conflict economic and democratic reforms. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and a Master’s in International Economics from UC San Diego. Based in Washington, D.C., Omar upholds his dedication to civic participation through his service in local elected office