Ellen Hwang, a director at the City of Philadelphia with a focus on Philly’s approach to smart cities, has stepped down and accepted a new role leading the local program of Miami-based John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

News of Hwang’s selection comes four months after the departure of former Philly director Patrick Morgan, who made the reverse move by leaving Knight to take a job in local government, more specifically as the Parks and Recreation department’s first deputy commissioner for strategy and engagement.

The 31-year-old Hwang, often found leading stakeholder meetings or connecting with community-based organizations, most recently spearheaded the City’s SmartCityPHL initiative in close collaboration with the Office of Innovation and Technology. In February, she was recognized for her work at the launch of the initiative’s roadmap, created with backing from Knight.

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