Workforce & People
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A partnership between the North Carolina Department of IT and the Carolina Cyber Network is giving students real-world cyber defense experience while helping the state build up its workforce. -
Shawn Smith will step down this month as IT director for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to join the Tennessee consolidated city-county as its permanent CIO. He replaces an interim CIO who has been in place since mid-2024.
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Lea Eriksen, who has been serving as director of the Department of Technology and Innovation for the Southern California city, will become the next senior assistant city manager in Culver City.
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Given dwindling federal support for state and local cybersecurity, CIO Kristin Darby said that building relationships across agencies and partnering on training will be essential if and when an incident occurs.
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The National Association of State Chief Information Officers has announced its executive leadership for the program year ahead, while also welcoming new directors to its Executive Committee.
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Expanding Denver CIO Suma Nallapati's role to include AI, both in title and scope, is intended to support the advancement of the technology within government operations to better meet residents' needs.
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Plus, North Carolina has set standards for digital literacy, Alabama has launched a workforce initiative to improve digital skills, Massachusetts is investing $23 million to expand device access, and more.
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Elevated from state chief information security officer, Tony Sauerhoff arrives during a strategic shift for the Department of Information Resources as it expands support for agencies exploring AI and emerging tech.
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At its annual conference, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers recognized Ohio’s Holly Drake for her cybersecurity leadership, while also doling out other tech awards.
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Elyse Rosenberg, who transitioned from interim CIO to permanent earlier this year, is leveraging decades of technology experience to shape a strategic vision for accessible, trustworthy digital services.
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State CIO Amaya Capellán and Chief Technology Officer R. Brian Andrews have both departed state government. It’s essential, Capellán said recently, “to deliver for our workforce and make sure they are equipped.”
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Burris announced her departure this week after nearly a decade at the state IT department, where she helped strengthen data governance and AI readiness. She was named chief data officer in January 2024.
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Jeffrey Weiner has taken the helm of the town’s IT department, overseeing GIS, media and strategic IT initiatives. He arrives from Wakefield Public Schools, where he served as its technology director.
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Chief Information Security Officer Shawn Ivy said that his state maintains a self-reliant framework through dedicated funding, layered defenses and deliberate preparation for emerging technologies.
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The state’s next chief information security officer is making the move from his previous position in the Washington state IT shop.
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The Cyber Maryland investment aims to support organizations that invest in workforce development via the Cyber and AI Clinic, which will train residents for careers in this field and offer security services.
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Work for America and its Civic Match job platform near the one-year mark with 11,000 job seekers and partnerships across states and cities.
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A new report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers examines the role of state chief data officer with perspective from 27 people occupying that position, on everything from experience to funding.
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Mayor Daniel Lurie has named Jessica MacLeod the city’s first chief of strategy and performance. A gov tech veteran, her previous roles include serving as director of digital service and open government for San Rafael, Calif.
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New Haven is the first of three Connecticut cities to emerge with a share of $100 million designated by the state to promote the expansion of next-generation technology in Connecticut.
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Equipped with $50 million, the Louisiana Growth Fund is one of Louisiana Innovation's first initiatives after launching earlier this year to prime the state in developing technology businesses.
