Santi Garces Chief Information Officer City of Boston, MA LinkedIn Embrace the uncertainty. Santi Garces, Chief Information Officer for the City of Boston, Massachusetts, joined the podcast to talk about improving technology in local government. He shared insights on balancing projects, shrinking the digital divide, and data use as a platform and product. Host: Ben … Continued
Oliver Kroner Director of Environment & Sustainability City of Cincinnati, OH LinkedIn | Twitter Building a sustainable and equitable city. Oliver Kroner, Director of Environment and Sustainability for the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, joined the podcast to talk about implementing the Green Cincinnati Plan. He shared the work of the Office of Environment and Sustainability, … Continued
Barkha Patel Director of Infrastructure City of Jersey City, NJ LinkedIn | Website Infrastructure feedback in real-time. Barkha Patel, Director of Infrastructure for the City of Jersey City, New Jersey, joined the podcast to talk about infrastructure and vision zero. She shared how the City implements tactical urbanism, the creation of the Department of Infrastructure, … Continued
Alex Lawrence Chief People Officer City of Boston, MA Twitter | LinkedIn Human-centered local government. Alex Lawrence, Chief People Officer for the City of Boston, Massachusetts, joined the podcast to talk about hiring a 21st-century workforce. She discussed new recruitment strategies, managing change, updating personnel policies, and innovative benefits. Host: Kirsten Wyatt Subscribe: Learn More Alex … Continued
Ian Coyle County Administrator Livingston County, NY Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Grateful government. Ian Coyle, County Administrator for Livingston County, New York, joined the podcast to talk about mindfulness in local government. He discussed the mindfulness framework, what makes it unique to local government, and incorporating mindfulness tactics into your everyday work. Host: Lauren Palmer Subscribe: Learn … Continued
Sara Hall Director of Digital Services City of Philadelphia, PA Website | Twitter |LinkedIn Phila Dot Gov. Sara Hall, Director of Digital Services with the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to talk about digital innovation. She discussed the work of the Digital Services team she leads, improving the City’s website, and best practices for managing change. … Continued
Grace Rink Executive Director of Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency City of Denver, CO LinkedIn Urgently responding to the climate crisis. Grace Rink, Chief Climate Officer and Executive Director of the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency with the City of Denver, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about Denver’s climate action … Continued
Jacques Colon Chief Strategy Officer City of Tacoma, WA LinkedIn A better Tacoma for tomorrow. Jacques Colon, Chief Strategy Officer with the City of Tacoma, Washington, joined the podcast to talk about strategy and confronting complex challenges. He discussed the role of the new Office of Strategy, the City’s Equity Index, and the City’s Strategic … Continued
Renae Jackson Equity and Engagement Director City of Decatur, GA LinkedIn Transformative action in equity. Renae Jackson, Equity and Engagement Director with the City of Decatur, Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about her work in equity and engagement. She shared lessons learned in her previous role in communications, detailed her new role, and how … Continued
Dr. Misty Stults Sustainability and Innovations Director City of Ann Arbor, MI LinkedIn Addressing climate change, now. Dr. Misty Stults, Sustainability and Innovations Director with the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, joined the podcast to talk about climate action and sustainability. She shared details from the City’s A2ZERO Climate Action Plan, including electrification and incorporating … Continued
