Jackie Palmer

Jackie Palmer is the Senior Director of Data Science & Engineering at Special Olympics International, where she leads the organization's data, analytics, and AI initiatives across the Microsoft ecosystem. She leverages Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot, Dynamics 365, and machine learning technologies to help transform how Special Olympics serves athletes, volunteers, and programs around the world. Passionate about using technology for social good, Jackie develops AI-powered solutions that modernize data operations, automate business processes, and enable teams to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time advancing the mission of inclusion through sport.