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Julia Gilban-Cohen is a staff writer for the Center for Digital Education. Prior to joining the e.Republic team, she spent six years teaching special education in New York City public schools. Julia also continues to freelance as a reporter and social video producer. She is currently based in Los Angeles, California.

Todd brings over two decades of public sector CIO experience across state and local government and public utilities. During his career he has been instrumental in shaping national conversations and initiatives focused on successfully leveraging technology to enhance public service. His deep understanding of the intricacies of public sector IT makes him an experienced voice in advancing the digital government landscape through innovative government and industry partnerships.

Dr. Alan R. Shark is an associate professor for the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University and a core faculty member at the Center for Human AI Innovation in Society (CHAIS). Additionally, he previously served as executive director of the Public Technology Institute (PTI) for over twenty years. He is a National Academy of Public Administration Fellow, founder and Co-Chair of the Standing Panel on Technology Leadership, and executive committee member of ASPA’s Section on Science and Technology in Government. He has over 12 book titles bearing his name, including his latest book, Artificial Intelligence – A Primer for State and Local Government, and the textbook Technology and Public Management, second edition. Shark speaks and writes on all matters related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, including technology leadership, policy, governance, and applications. His podcast and blog can be found at https://sharkbytes.net.

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