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Theo-Douglas

Theo Douglas

Contributing Writer

Theo Douglas is assistant managing editor for Industry Insider — California, and before that was a staff writer for Government Technology. His reporting experience includes covering municipal, county and state governments, business and breaking news. He has a Bachelor's degree in Newspaper Journalism and a Master's in History, both from California State University, Long Beach.

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Workforce & People
Chula Vista, Calif., Hires New IT Director Out of U.S. Navy
San Diego County’s second largest city has announced a new IT director in Jose Cisneros. Cisneros comes to city service with more than two decades of network and cybersecurity experience from the U.S. Navy.
June 17, 2022
 · Theo Douglas
The San Diego County Administration Center.
Workforce & People
San Diego County Names New Chief Information Officer
California's second most populous county has new leadership in its IT department; David Smith is set to officially take over the role May 20. Smith replaces Susan Green, who retired last month.
April 13, 2022
 · Theo Douglas
An aerial view of the San Mateo Bridge.
Workforce & People
San Mateo County Taps Insider Mike Wentworth for CIO Spot
Wentworth, who has been in county service since 1996, will lead the Information Services Department as director and CIO. He had been serving as interim CIO since May, following the departure of Jon Walton.
April 06, 2022
 · Theo Douglas
The California State Capital building.
Policy
California Lawmakers Consider Several Digital Equity Bills
Four proposals are under consideration in the California Senate and Assembly, ranging from a Digital Equity Bill of Rights to leveling the playing field in education and even in technology itself.
April 05, 2022
 · Theo Douglas
Veronica Gilliard, Deputy Director, Platform Services, California Department of Technology
Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers
Veronica Gilliard
Deputy Director, Platform Services, California Department of Technology
April/May 2022
 · Theo Douglas
San Francisco City Hall
Workforce & People
San Francisco Digital Service Officer Carrie Bishop to Depart
After five years of leading improvements to resident, business and visitor digital experience for the city and county of San Francisco, Carrie Bishop has announced plans to depart from the position March 4.
January 05, 2022
 · Theo Douglas
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Workforce & People
California CIO Amy Tong Appointed to Innovation-Focused Role
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that CIO Amy Tong will become the new director of the Office of Digital Innovation, a forward-looking government technology laboratory and incubator, effective next month.
December 02, 2021
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Workforce & People
Oakland CIO Andrew Peterson Leaves to Join Riviera Partners
Andrew “Pete” Peterson, who was CIO of the California city since 2017, has joined San Francisco-based executive search firm Riviera Partners as its chief technology officer. His first day on the job was Monday.

June 15, 2021
 · Theo Douglas
Health and Human Services
Governors Association Works with Eight States to Improve Health Data Sharing
In a 16-month initiative, the National Governors Association is working with eight states on health policies that could enhance data sharing and improve identity management and cost effectiveness.
May 14, 2021
 · Theo Douglas
Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Jeanne Holm
Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers
Jeanne Holm
Deputy Mayor, Los Angeles
March 17, 2021
 · Theo Douglas
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