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Center for Digital Government and Center for Digital Education deepen Senior Fellows bench with five new appointments. The Center for Digital Government and the Center for Digital Education announce the addition of five new Senior Fellows (clockwise from top left): Archie Satchell, Amy Bhikha, Liana Bailey-Crimmins, Dr. Mark A. Stone, and Amy Tong. Accomplished leaders join a distinguished advisory network to shape national conversations, research, and insights driving government and education innovation Its Senior Fellows ensure that the insights Advertising Today deliver are informed by leaders who have the judgment that comes from having led major organizations to credible outcomes." - Rob Lloyd, Executive Director of the Center for Digital Government SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and Center for Digital Education (CDE), trusted brands of e.Republic, today announced five new Senior Fellows: * Liana Bailey-Crimmins, former California State CIO and Director for the California Department of Technology | Liana served as California's top technology official, leading statewide technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation efforts. She advised Governor Gavin Newsom on enterprise IT modernization and played a key role in advancing cloud adoption, digital identity, and California's Broadband for All initiative. Earlier in her career, she held senior technology leadership roles across multiple California state departments, including CIO and IT leadership positions at California Correctional Health Care Services, along with other enterprise technology roles across state government. * Amy Bhikha, former Chief Data Officer for the State of Colorado | Amy is a data and artificial intelligence leader who most recently served as Chief Data Officer for the State of Colorado. She led enterprise data strategy, governance, shared services, and AI initiatives across state government, helping advance statewide data modernization, cross-agency collaboration, and responsible AI governance. She is a recognized voice on data governance, AI policy, and public-sector innovation, contributing to national organizations focused on the future of government data and technology. * Archie Satchell, former Chief Information Officer for Palm Beach County, Florida | Archie is a veteran CIO with more than 30 years of public sector technology leadership experience. As CIO of Palm Beach County, he led enterprise IT services supporting 35+ departments and 7,000 employees, overseeing modernization, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion initiatives. He is widely recognized for aligning technology strategy with mission outcomes and improving service delivery. * Dr. Mark A. Stone, former System Chief Information Officer for the Texas A&M University System | Mark is a higher education technology leader with more than 45 years of experience in enterprise systems, financial management, and IT strategy. As System CIO for the Texas A&M University System, he led enterprise cybersecurity, applications, networking, and infrastructure strategy across one of the nation's largest public higher education systems. He has led large-scale modernization initiatives, including ERP transformation, shared services, enterprise governance, and cybersecurity modernization. * Amy Tong, former California State CIO and Secretary of Government Operations for the State of California | Amy is a nationally recognized public sector transformation leader who most recently served as Senior Counselor to Governor Gavin Newsom and previously as California's Secretary of Government Operations and State CIO. With more than 25 years in state service, she led major statewide modernization efforts spanning technology, procurement, cybersecurity, AI policy, and broadband infrastructure. These additions strengthen the deep and highly experienced roster of Senior Fellows across CDG and CDE, a network of expert practitioners and scholars that has informed the organizations' benchmarking, advisory work, events, and thought leadership for more than two decades. The Senior Fellows community is comprised of former chief information officers, chief information security officers, chief technology officers, chief data officers, and agency executives who help organizations navigate complex technology, operational, and policy challenges. Rob Lloyd, Executive Director of the Center for Digital Government and former Chief Technology Officer for the City of Seattle, said, "The priorities facing government and education leaders are evolving faster than ever. Our Senior Fellows ensure that the insights we deliver are informed by leaders who have the judgment that comes from having led major organizations to credible outcomes. Their experience with large-scale transformation, cybersecurity, data strategy, and organizational change provides the perspectives that have anchored breakthroughs." "The caliber of leaders who continue to join the Senior Fellows community speaks to the role that e.Republic, the Center for Digital Government, and the Center for Digital Education play as trusted conveners for the public sector," said Teri Takai, Chief Programs Officer, e.Republic. "These are accomplished leaders who want to continue giving back, share the lessons they've learned, and help the next generation of government and education leaders succeed." About the Senior Fellows Network The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and Center for Digital Education (CDE) Senior Fellows are experienced and respected government, education, and technology leaders with demonstrated records of success in public service and educational leadership. Drawing on decades of executive experience, they contribute research, speaking, advisory expertise, and thought leadership to help government, education, and industry leaders navigate emerging challenges and opportunities. Together, the Senior Fellows represent one of the nation's most compelling networks of former public-sector practitioners and subject-matter experts. For more information, visit https://www.govtech.com/cdg/senior-fellows About the Center for Digital Government About the Center for Digital Education Heidi Lorenzen e.Republic +1 925-353-8836 email Advertising Today here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Advertising Today do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

Governing and Center for Digital Government launch national Innovation Council for the leaders running america's cities. March 18, 2026, 13:00 GMT The City Manager Innovation Council, a national program from Governing and the Center for Digital Government, connects city managers with trusted partners committed to delivering better community outcomes. New City Manager Innovation Council gives leaders and private-sector partners a shared space to drive better outcomes for residents Cities are where the future of government is being built, and this Council puts both sides at the table." - Teri Takai, Chief Programs Officer of the Center for Digital Government SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Governing, in collaboration with the Center for Digital Government (CDG), today announced the launch of the City Manager Innovation Council, a national program dedicated to supporting city managers as they deliver better outcomes for the communities they serve. City managers occupy a uniquely powerful position in local government, responsible for overseeing departments, budgets, procurement, and staff to ensure that policy translates into services residents actually experience. Faced with challenges ranging from homelessness to the need to deliver services more efficiently, that role has never been more complex or more consequential. The City Manager Innovation Council creates a space for collaboration and innovation, equipping city leaders with the insight, connections, and strategies needed to lead with confidence and drive meaningful, lasting impact. "City managers are at the center of an extraordinary convergence of forces," said Teri Takai, Chief Programs Officer of the Center for Digital Government. "In addition to technology changes, they're navigating workforce challenges, economic development pressures, and public constituencies that expect trusted, seamless government services. We launched the City Manager Innovation Council to give these leaders, and the companies that partner with them, a structured, strategic forum to tackle those challenges together. Cities are where the future of government is being built, and this Council puts both sides at the table." Topics of discussion focus on the intersection of policy, innovation, and community outcomes: * Workforce development and retention in a changing environment * Economic development, smart city programs, and long-term growth * The role of artificial intelligence in city operations and constituent services * Efficiency and procurement strategies that deliver measurable outcomes * Cross-departmental collaboration and governance models * Data strategy, cybersecurity, and trusted digital infrastructure Designed as a robust, year-long peer networking program, the Council convenes in person at the City Manager Innovation Summit in Q4 2026. Throughout the year, four virtual Council meetings sustain the momentum and extend the conversation. The collective insights and emerging themes from those conversations are captured in a thought leadership paper published on governing.com and shared with city leaders nationwide. The program will be led by Rob Lloyd, Executive Director at the Center for Digital Government, and Harry Black, Senior Fellow at the Center for Digital Government. Lloyd previously served as city manager of San José and CTO of Seattle. Black, whose career includes serving as city manager of Stockton and Cincinnati and CFO of Baltimore, brings a distinctly data-driven approach to city management. The City Manager Innovation Council is the latest addition to e.Republic's expanding portfolio of national leadership Councils offered by the Center for Digital Government, the Center for Digital Education, and the Center for Public Sector AI: * AI Council * Cybersecurity Council * Future of Data Council * Government Efficiency Council * Higher Education AI Council * Higher Education IT Leadership Council * K-12 Education Leadership Council The City Manager Innovation Council is open to city managers from municipalities across the nation. A limited number of Council Partner seats are available to private-sector organizations seeking collaboration with city leadership at the highest level. For more information about the City Manager Innovation Council, visit https://www.governing.com/city-manager-council, or to explore Council Partner opportunities, visit https://content.erepublic.com/cmic-council. About Governing Governing is a leading source of news, analysis, and insight for state and local government leaders. Through its journalism, thought leadership, webinars, and research, Governing helps public officials navigate the complex challenges of running cities, counties, and states. Learn more at www.governing.com About the Center for Digital Government The Center for Digital Government (CDG) is a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government. Learn more at www.govtech.com/cdg Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. 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