Head of Governments Team | U.S. Digital Response | 
Rebecca Heywood is dedicated to forging connections in government among both individuals and organizations. Rebecca stands out for her leadership in cross-agency partnerships and showing up for peers during tough times.
As the founder of the #PublicSectorJobBoard newsletter, Rebecca further demonstrated her dedication to public service by providing a platform that connects individuals with tech and innovation job careers in government. The initiative has been instrumental in helping professionals transition to public sector roles.
Rebecca understands the needs of public agencies and the changing public-sector workforce. As thousands of former federal workers navigate layoffs and job searches, the value of the #PublicSectorJobBoard newsletter has never been greater.
Rebecca also leads the governments team at U.S. Digital Response, where she works to place experienced technologists with government organizations facing crises. U.S. Digital Response, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, works pro-bono to rapidly deliver critical services and infrastructure.
Before joining U.S. Digital Response, Rebecca served as the director of performance and process improvement at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and previously served in several roles with the City of New York.