Alex 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/resourc

Local Government Security with Arlington, TX CISO Bryce Carter

22 days ago 17m 19s

Alex 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

How States Can Improve Their Data Literacy With Eric Sweden

Mar 13th, 2024 13m 54s

NASCIO 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

Timothy Galluzi's Career of Service from the Marine Corps to Nevada's State CIO

Feb 28th, 2024 19m 22s

Alex 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 su

How States Are Legislating AI and Deepfakes with NCSL's Heather Morton

Feb 14th, 2024 17m 18s

Alex 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

Arizona's Cloud Journey With State CIO J.R. Sloan

Feb 1st, 2024 17m 50s

Alex 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!

Jan 17th, 2024 17m 31s

Amy 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 radi

What's in Store for 2024? Checking in With NASCIO President Jim Weaver

Jan 3rd, 2024 31m 18s

Alex 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

Dec 13th, 2023 26m 10s

It'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 ahe

Improving the Citizen Experience with NASCIO Past President Stephanie Dedmon

Nov 29th, 2023 13m 50s

Alex 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/resourc

What's the Most Exciting Thing Happening in Technology Right Now?

Nov 8th, 2023 13m 20s

During 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

How Are CIOs Preparing for Future Shocks? Teri Takai and Dan Chenok Discuss New Report

Oct 25th, 2023 20m 47s

Alex 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

What's New in the 2023 State CIO Survey With Doug Robinson

Oct 11th, 2023 28m 49s

Amy 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 f

What to Expect at the Annual Conference in Minneapolis with Emily Lane

Sep 27th, 2023 14m 16s

Alex 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.bu

Trends in State and Local Workforce with PSHRA CEO Cara Woodson Welch

Sep 13th, 2023 18m 54s

See transcript of this episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/13577144Alex 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

How to Build a Culture of Accessibility with Jay Wyant

Aug 23rd, 2023 16m 7s

Alex 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

How States Are Thinking About Generative AI with Montana CIO Kevin Gilbertson

Aug 9th, 2023 18m 17s

Alex 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 t

It's Our 100th Episode!

Jul 26th, 2023 30m 6s

NASCIO 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 listener

How Peace Corps Service Influenced Maryland CIO Katie Savage's Career in User-Centered Design

Jul 12th, 2023 21m 14s

Amy 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

Jun 28th, 2023 14m 7s

Amy 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

New York Chief Privacy Officer Michele Jones on Why New York Made the Role Official

Jun 14th, 2023 12m 2s

Alex 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

May 31st, 2023 25m 26s

Amy 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

Brandon Gibson, Chief Operating Officer to the Tennessee Governor

May 10th, 2023 19m 43s

What does the role of the chief operating officer to a governor look like? Alex and Amy talk with Brandon Gibson about her role as Governor Lee's COO, what she does and her close relationship with CIO Stephanie Dedmon.

What's New at the NASCIO Midyear Conference With Emily Lane

Apr 26th, 2023 14m 53s

Alex and Amy talk with Emily Lane, NASCIO's Director of Experience & Engagement about the upcoming NASCIO Midyear Conference and what we can expect from a programming perspective. Learn what's new, what's returning and what we aren't doing agai

Building Relationships to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Indiana With State CIO Tracy Barnes

Apr 12th, 2023 29m 15s

Alex and Amy talk with Indiana State CIO Tracy Barnes about his whole of state approach to cybersecurity, visiting all the counties in Indiana, partnering with universities, identity and access management, workforce and more.