​Leon Wilson

Chief of Digital Innovation / 
Chief Information Officer

THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION

Leon, has over 25 years in the field of Information Technology, currently as the Chief of Digital Innovation & Chief Information Officer at the Cleveland Foundation. In this dual role, Leon is part of the executive committee leading the foundation’s Information & Technology Services department, focusing on strategic and transformational use of technology and data within the foundation.

​Additionally, as the Chief for Digital Innovation, Leon oversees the foundation’s Digital Excellence grant-making strategy geared toward “building a stronger, more equitable and inclusive digital community”; along with elevating Greater Cleveland’s position as a major regional smart tech and technology innovation hub.
Previously, Leon served as the Senior Director of Technology & Data Engagement for the Michigan Nonprofit Association.  He is a frequent speaker at many nonprofit conferences and a lecturer at the University of Michigan teaching information technology in the schools of business and public administration.