Richard Chiriboga

For more than 25 years, I have helped organizations use technology to advance their missions. My career has evolved alongside the web, from building websites in the early days of the internet to leading enterprise digital strategy, product innovation, and emerging technology initiatives.

Today, I serve as Associate Vice President, Digital Innovation at Smile Train, a global nonprofit dedicated to providing cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children around the world. In my role, I help shape and execute digital strategy across enterprise platforms, digital products, global websites, fundraising technology, and emerging technologies. I work with cross-functional teams across product management, software engineering, digital strategy, marketing, and other areas to turn organizational goals into effective digital solutions.

Throughout my career, I have worked across digital strategy, product management, web development, technology architecture, cybersecurity, analytics, marketing technology, and project leadership. I have led website redesigns, re-platforming initiatives, enterprise digital programs, corporate intranets, content management strategies, and technology implementations from initial concept through launch and ongoing optimization.

I also serve on Smile Train's Data Governance Committee and co-chair the AI Subcommittee, where I help guide the organization's responsible adoption and governance of artificial intelligence.

One of the things I value most about my career is the ability to connect strategy and technology. I have experience building technology, leading teams, managing complex projects, working with marketing and communications, and helping organizations make thoughtful decisions about how technology can support their goals.

I believe technology has the greatest impact when it is aligned with organizational strategy, supported by strong teams, and focused on solving real problems for the people we serve.