Since 2002, we've dedicated the March issue of Government Technology to 25 people who cut through the public sector's infamous barriers to innovation - tight budgets, organizational inertia, politics as usual, etc. - to reshape government operations for the better. This year, we honor an eclectic group of individuals from government, academia and the private sector who share a willingness to challenge convention and find new answers to long-standing issues. Congratulations to our 2012 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers.
Chicago’s digital trio uses technology to revamp city operations and reshape public perception.
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Clark is creating a new model for multistate collaboration in the cloud.
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In 2011, Code for America fellows collectively wrote 21 applications and opened 72 data sets.
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Conway uses technology to put backlogged Recorder’s Office back on track.
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Digital pioneers tap tech community volunteers to aid disaster response.
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Godwin’s work on crime analysis and real-time incident tracking made Memphis a safer city.
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Jablonsky tackles some of California’s most complex technology projects.
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Kelley builds bridges, breaks down silos and gets results.
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Lindner’s goal: change the way government works by changing the way government thinks.
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Littlefield led efforts to turn his community into “The Gig City.”
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Their collaboration may fly under the radar, but it produces big results.
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Telecom expert leads fight to protect community broadband.
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For a decade, Nichols has been an intellectual force behind state IT operations.
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Former Utah budget director makes his mark in Michigan.
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Onalfo drives a tech revolution in the nation’s largest local police force.
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Pahlka’s organization is transforming government one city at a time.
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Reneker worked with businesses and schools to make his city a digital destination.
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Riedyk’s app gives agencies a ready-made mobile platform for public data.
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Schafer consolidates state IT despite obstacles, saving money and improving service.
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Sivak’s first 10 months have been a flurry of activity, focused on results.
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“Hurricane Hero” Sloan relies on teamwork to mobilize disaster response.
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Stewart’s old-school approach turns around troubled Texas integrated eligibility project.
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Former Illinois CIO is improving technology and transparency in the country’s second most populous county.
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Former police investigator brings a passion for protecting children — and networks — to his role as Wyoming CIO.
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Wheeler proves collaborative open source apps are the “real deal.”
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