Dianah L. Neff is the Chief Information Officer for the City of Philadelphia. Appointed by Mayor Street in May 2001 she is also a member of the Mayor’s Cabinet. Ms. Neff is recognized for her vision in long-range systems planning and her work in developing innovative systems. Prior to working in government she had 14 years experience in the private sector working for high-tech software and hardware firms in Silicon Valley. As CIO, Ms. Neff is currently leading Wireless Philadelphia. This initiative of Mayor Street is designed to strengthen the City’s economy and transform Philadelphia’s neighborhoods through the creation of a metro scale wireless environment serving all of the city.