Government Technology

Kristy Fifelski

Kristy is a former city government web manager who has a passion for local government, social media and technology.

Kristy is a former city government web manager who has a passion for local government, social media and technology. She is known as "GovGirl" in the industry. She is also a bit of a ham.

Twitter: @KristyFifelski

Recent Articles

Shoot Video With Your Smartphone
January 30, 2013 - GovGirl talks with Government Technology's "Video Dude" about easily shooting decent quality videos to upload to your YouTube channel and share on social media.

Baby Boomer Blogger Breaks Government Stereotypes
January 23, 2013 - Mark Funkhouser of the Governing Institute shares with GovGirl some thoughts on his blog, "Bring on the Funk."

3 Ways to Use LinkedIn for Government
January 16, 2013 - GovGirl shares how to use LinkedIn to strengthen your brand, share updates, and for social recruiting.

See Your Potential Facebook Reach
January 09, 2013 - GovGirl shares a simple trick for finding you city's potential reach on Facebook in just a few easy steps.

Government Email Outreach Secrets
January 07, 2013 - GovGirl connects with Jennifer Kaplan from GovDelivery (a GovGirl sponsor) in a Google Hangout to learn the secrets of maximizing e-blasts.

Prepare a Zombie Survival Kit
January 02, 2013 - GovGirl takes a look at what should be in every citizen's disaster survival kit.

Facebook Branding for Government
December 19, 2012 - In GovGirl's new series on Facebook strategies, this video discusses setting up a great foundation for your page.

GovGirl Answers Your Questions
December 12, 2012 - GovGirl takes a look at some of the feedback and questions sent in by readers.

YouTube Tips for Government
December 05, 2012 - GovGirl explores how to optimize your YouTube channel.

Social Media Field Guide Author Interview
November 28, 2012 - GovGirl takes a look at two government superstars who teamed up on a book to help public agencies effectively use social media.

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Collaboration for the Public Sector



Collaborative Justice: Transforming Criminal Justice Services Through Unified Collaboration
This issue brief examines video collaboration in every stage of the human justice process, demonstrating how this technology can not only make services more efficient, affordable, and accessible.

Cloud-Based Services Accelerate Public Sector Adoption of Video Collaboration
Today, thanks to new cloud technologies and high-quality networks, mobile video services - which provide not only cost savings but which help governmental interactions become more efficient - are more feasible than ever before.

Modernization as a Service: Acquiring IT through Innovative Procurement

Five Ways Collaboration is Driving Government Performance

Mobile Video Collaboration: The New Business Reality