Adita Karkera
Government and Public Services Chief Data and Analytics Officer | Chief Data Officer for Deloitte Consulting LLP’s
Dr. Adita Karkera is the Chief Data Officer for Deloitte Consulting LLP’s Government & Public Services practice, where she shapes data strategy to drive value creation and trust for public sector organizations. With over 25 years of industry experience, Dr. Karkera is an award-winning executive, Adjunct Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University, and a recognized thought leader in data literacy, advanced analytics, and responsible AI in government. She also steers the future of the data profession through board service, mentorship, and community engagement.
Previously, Dr. Karkera was the founding Deputy Chief Data Officer for the State of Arkansas, where she launched the state’s first CDO office and served on the Governor’s COVID-19 Technical Advisory Board. Her leadership has garnered national accolades, including Data Leader of the Year by World Leaders in Data & AI, several Global Data Power Woman honors by CDO Magazine, and recognition from GovTech, StateScoop 50, and Washington Exec. Dr. Karkera continues to influence the data community as an active speaker and thought leader.