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
Justin Elszasz Chief Data Officer City of Baltimore, MD Twitter | LinkedIn Incorporating data into local government. Justin Elszasz, Chief Data Officer with the City of Baltimore, Maryland, joined the podcast to talk about integrating data into local government. He shared the role of the digital services team, how the team work with other departments, … Continued
Hannes Zacharias Professor of Practice University of Kansas Bio | LinkedIn Culture eats strategy. Hannes Zacharias, Professor of Practice at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration, joined the podcast to talk about high performance organizations. He shared the traits of high performance of organizations, the importance of culture, and how to … Continued
Marina Nitze Author Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Ask simple questions. Marina Nitze, co-author of Hack Your Bureaucracy and Fellow at New America, joined the podcast to talk about the book and getting things done in government. She shared strategies people at any level of an organization can use to have an impact. She discussed her … Continued
Another year, another snake draft. The GovLove co-hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the seventh full year of a podcast about local government. Kirsten, Toney, Lauren, Dan, and Ben all selected three of their favorite episodes to honor with the most prestigious award in local government podcasting, a GovieLovie! They also shared … Continued
Nicole Hunter Co-Founder & Managing Director MosaicLab Bio Keith Greaves Co-Founder & Director MosaicLab Bio Behind the scenes of public deliberation. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about their book, Facilitating Deliberation – A Practical Guide. Nicole Hunter, Co-Founder & Managing Director at MosaicLab, and Keith Greaves, Co-Founder & Director at MosaicLab, discussed core … Continued
John Littlemore Head of Housing & Community Service Maidstone Borough Council LinkedIn Helen Sunderland Partner, Local Public Services EY Consultants LinkedIn Practical data to reduce homelessness. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how they are using data to prevent homelessness. John Littlemore, Head of Housing & Community Service at the Maidstone Borough Council, … Continued
