Latest Nascio Podcast Episodes
Summer Series: Director of Communications, Paula Calhoun (Georgia, GTA)
NASCIO Voices - July 10, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy are joined by Paula Calhoun who serves as the director of communications for the Georgia Technology Authority. We found out that though Paula started out in broadcast journalism, she found her true calling in government. Find the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/15328390
Revolutionizing Assistance: New NASCIO Publication with Kalea Young-Gibson
NASCIO Voices - July 09, 2024 14:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsBonus episode! Amy and Alex interrupt our regular summer series programming to announce a new NASCIO publication: Revolutionizing Assistance: How States Can Improve Generative AI’s Role in Disability Empowerment. Author and NASCIO policy analyst Kalea-Young Gibson joins us to talk about the publ...
Summer Series: Special Projects Coordinator, Addy Newsom (TN, STS)
NASCIO Voices - June 26, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThis summer we are diving into some of the lesser-known roles in state government technology. This week Amy and Alex talk with Special Projects Coordinator, Addy Newsom with Tennessee Strategic Technology Solutions. Addy also provides executive support to the Tennessee state CIO. Addy tells us h...
Summer Series: Chief People and Culture Officer, Lisa Jammer (Texas, DIR)
NASCIO Voices - June 12, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThis summer we are diving into some of the lesser-known roles in state government technology. This week Amy and Alex talk with Chief People and Culture Officer, Lisa Jammer with the Texas Department of Information Resources. Lisa tells us how she's reinvisioning human resources in her role for t...
20 Years of State Technology Leadership with Doug Robinson
NASCIO Voices - May 29, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with NASCIO Executive Director Doug Robinson about 20 years in his role, what has changed with the state CIO role, state technology and NASCIO as an organization. We talk about challenges, successes and the advice he would go back and give himself 20 years ago. Also stay for a...
AI, Privacy, TikTok and More: Federal Affairs Update with Alex
NASCIO Voices - May 15, 2024 20:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAmy and Alex talk about all the big issues happening now on Capitol Hill along with an overview of our recent federal fly-ins. We also discuss why AI isn't much of a partisan issue and the fact that TikTok is still here even though Congress banned it.
All Things Midyear (and Our New Team Member)!
NASCIO Voices - April 24, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAmy and Alex talk with our newest team member Kalea-Young Gibson, policy analyst, about her background and why she is excited to work with NASCIO. Then we are joined by NASCIO's director of experience and engagement, Emily Lane to talk all things Midyear Conference. Find out what's new, what's c...
New Responsibilities and Continuing Challenges for State Chief Privacy Officers
NASCIO Voices - April 09, 2024 19:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex talks with Amy about the newest NASCIO survey and report about the state chief privacy officer role, new AI responsibilities and continuing challenges around governance, funding and authority. https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/the-shifting-privacy-paradigm-state-chief-priva...
Local Government Security with Arlington, TX CISO Bryce Carter
NASCIO Voices - March 27, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with Bryce Carter, chief information security officer for the city of Arlington, TX. We talk about the similarities in priorities between local government and state government, his relationship with the state CIO, working with the private sector and the city's partnership that ...
How States Can Improve Their Data Literacy With Eric Sweden
NASCIO Voices - March 13, 2024 16:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsNASCIO has a brand new report on data literacy and NASCIO's Eric Sweden joins Alex and Amy to talk about the topic which has been highlighted with the emergence of generative AI. Learn more here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/data-literacy-within-state-government-building-a-...
Timothy Galluzi's Career of Service from the Marine Corps to Nevada's State CIO
NASCIO Voices - February 28, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with Nevada CIO Timothy Galluzi about his newly elevated state CIO role in the governor's cabinet, generative AI, projects in 2024 and how his time in the Marine Corps prepared him for the role of state CIO. We also learn a surprising fact about him, his ideal vacation and wher...
How States Are Legislating AI and Deepfakes with NCSL's Heather Morton
NASCIO Voices - February 14, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with Heather Morton, director of financial services, technology and communications at the National Conference of State Legislatures. We talk with Heather about trends in AI legislation, how states are legislating deepfakes and the surge in privacy bills. We also learn about Hea...
Arizona's Cloud Journey With State CIO J.R. Sloan
NASCIO Voices - February 01, 2024 20:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with Arizona state CIO J.R. Sloan about AZ's journey into the cloud, priorities for 2024, his recent visit to D.C. and what what sport he's most likely to be watching.
NASCIO's 2024 Federal Advocacy Priorities Unveiled!
NASCIO Voices - January 17, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAmy and Alex talk about NASCIO's 2024 federal advocacy priorities the day before they are released, why we have them and what's brand new this year. We also talk about why Alex is not technically a lobbyist and listen to a few minutes of a radio interview Amy did on artificial intelligence.
What's in Store for 2024? Checking in With NASCIO President Jim Weaver
NASCIO Voices - January 03, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with North Carolina state CIO and NASCIO's new president Jim Weaver on serving in three different state IT offices, his plans for 2024 and the most important traits of a state CIO.
The NASCIO Top Ten for 2024 with Eric Sweden
NASCIO Voices - December 13, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIt's that time of year again! Alex and Amy talk with NASCIO's Program Director for Enterprise Architecture and Governance, Eric Sweden about the NASCIO Top Ten lists for 2024. These lists are what state CIOs are most focused on for the year ahead. Find out the big surprises for the year (like a ...
Improving the Citizen Experience with NASCIO Past President Stephanie Dedmon
NASCIO Voices - November 29, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with NASCIO's most recent past president about her president's initiative report on the digital citizen experience. She also reflects on her term as president this past year. Find the report here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/creating-a-citizen-centric-digi...
What's the Most Exciting Thing Happening in Technology Right Now?
NASCIO Voices - November 08, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDuring the NASCIO Annual Conference in Minneapolis Amy and Alex interviewed nine attendees about what they think is the most exciting thing happening in technology right now. And of course we asked a fun question as well. Special thanks to Dan Wolf, Karen Sorady, Denis Goulet, Katrina Flory, Kat...
How Are CIOs Preparing for Future Shocks? Teri Takai and Dan Chenuk Discuss New Report
NASCIO Voices - October 25, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with Teri Takai of the Center for Digital Government and Dan Chenok of the IBM Center for the Business of Government about a report that they, along with NASCIO, recently authored entitled Preparing for Future Shocks in State Government: State CIOs Play an Important and Expandi...
How Are CIOs Preparing for Future Shocks? Teri Takai and Dan Chenok Discuss New Report
NASCIO Voices - October 25, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with Teri Takai of the Center for Digital Government and Dan Chenok of the IBM Center for the Business of Government about a report that they, along with NASCIO, recently authored entitled Preparing for Future Shocks in State Government: State CIOs Play an Important and Expandi...
What's New in the 2023 State CIO Survey With Doug Robinson
NASCIO Voices - October 11, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAmy and Alex are joined by NASCIO executive director Doug Robinson who is giving us an overview of what's on the just-released NASCIO 2023 State CIO Survey. Hear how state CIOs are thinking about everything from cybersecurity and workforce to financial models and the future of the role. Find th...
What to Expect at the Annual Conference in Minneapolis with Emily Lane
NASCIO Voices - September 27, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy are joined by NASCIO's director of experience and engagement, Emily Lane. Emily gives us an over view of conference programming and all we have to look forward to in Minneapolis! Find a transcript of the episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/13667370
Trends in State and Local Workforce with PSHRA CEO Cara Woodson Welch
NASCIO Voices - September 13, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsSee transcript of this episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/13577144 Alex and Amy talk with Cara Woodson Welch, CEO for the Public Sector HR Association about the latest 2023 survey on State and Local Workforce. We learn about trends in attracting and retaining workers, recruitment, ...
How to Build a Culture of Accessibility with Jay Wyant
NASCIO Voices - August 23, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with Jay Wyant, who serves as chief information accessibility officer for the state of Minnesota. We talk with Jay about how state organizations can improve accessibility in technology and procurement as well as best practices within the state to be more inclusive. See full tr...
How States Are Thinking About Generative AI with Montana CIO Kevin Gilbertson
NASCIO Voices - August 09, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with Montana CIO and co-chair of the new NASCIO Generative AI Working Group, Kevin Gilbertson. We talk about how he's discussing generative AI with his team, state agencies and other CIOs, the benefits, challenges and things to keep in mind. He also answers the age old question...
It's Our 100th Episode!
NASCIO Voices - July 26, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsNASCIO Voices celebrates 100 episodes with special guests. Meredith Ward interviews Alex and Amy about the podcast and former co-host Matt Pincus returns to ask all of the lightening round questions! We also hear from a couple of loyal listeners.
How Peace Corps Service Influenced Maryland CIO Katie Savage's Career in User-Centered Design
NASCIO Voices - July 12, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAmy and Alex talk with new Maryland CIO Katie Savage about her background, her priorities in Maryland and how her Peace Corps Service influenced her thinking around user-centered design.
5 Reasons Your State Needs a Chief Privacy Officer
NASCIO Voices - June 28, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAmy and Alex discuss her recent Op-ed in GovTech about why every state needs a chief privacy officer. Amy also explains how the chief privacy officer community came about at NASCIO and how the role is evolving. Don't miss the lightening round to hear what our favorite Taylor Swift album is and ...
New York Chief Privacy Officer Michele Jones on Why New York Made the Role Official
NASCIO Voices - June 14, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAlex and Amy talk with New York Chief Privacy Officer Michele Jones about her role in New York state government, why the role is important, why privacy is more important now than ever before and what she's working on right now.
How to Get the Most Out of NASCIO Membership with CLC Leadership Stu Davis and Paul Baltzell
NASCIO Voices - May 31, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAmy and Alex sit down with NASCIO Corporate Leadership Counsel Chair and Vice Chair Stu Davis and Paul Baltzell to talk about their years as state CIOs in Ohio and Indiana and why they believe in being involved in NASCIO while on the corporate side. We also talked about what makes a good night o...
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