Shows
NASCIO VoicesData Management is More Important Than Ever (And a Shifting Cloud Mindset)Alex and Amy are joined by NASCIO's program director for enterprise architecture and governace Eric Sweden to discuss the 2025 State CIO Survey sections on data management and cloud services. We also talk Thanksgiving food!Read the State CIO Survey here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/the-2024-state-cio-survey/
2025-11-2412 minNASCIO VoicesRocky Mountain Ready: Your NASCIO Annual Preview With Emily LaneAlex and Amy are joined by NASCIO's director of experience and engagement, Emily Lane, to talk about the upcoming NASCIO Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. Learn about keynotes, networking, sessions and events!
2025-10-0814 minNASCIO VoicesBeyond Compliance: The Economic Case for Digital AccessibiltyAlex and Amy are joined by NASCIO policy analyst Kalea Young-Gibson to chat about her new report Beyond Compliance: The Economic Case for Digital Accessibility. We also get a new government affairs update from Alex.
2025-09-1012 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO Hosts International IT Leaders, Plus a DC UpdateAmy and Alex talk about Amy's experience last week hosting guests from the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program in Lexington on behalf of NASCIO and Alex gives an update on federal affairs. Plus we talk about all the major pop culture news of the last couple of weeks.
2025-08-2716 minNASCIO VoicesDemystifying State Technology Procurement with NASCIO President Amanda CrawfordAmy and Alex are joined by NASICO President and Texas state CIO Amanda Crawford to discuss her president's initiative around state IT procurement and the report that was released last week. NASCIO held a number of listening sessions between state and corporate members to learn about procurement pain points and how to to avoid them. See the report here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/2025-presidents-initiative-demystifying-state-technology-procurement/
2025-08-1317 minNASCIO VoicesInfrastructure Updates, Cybersecurity and Balancing AI: NJ State CTO Chris ReinChris Rein stops by the NASCIO Voices podcast to talk about his initiatives in New Jersey. We talk about updating infrastructure, balancing innovation with AI and citizen concerns, his advice for new CIOs and he tells us the most "New Jersey" thing about himself.
2025-07-1614 minNASCIO VoicesAI, States, and a 10-Year Freeze: With NCSL's Barri TabinAlex and Amy are joined by NCSL's Legislative Director Barrie Tabin to talk about the proposed federal 10-year moratorium on states regulating AI. We discuss why our two organizations are working together to oppose the proposal as well as our work around preserving the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Plus we look ahead to some fun summer plans.https://www.nascio.org/press-releases/nascio-statement-on-efforts-to-prevent-state-enforcement-of-ai-laws-for-ten-years/
2025-06-0529 minNASCIO VoicesUnlocking Potential: Cybersecurity Jobs for Non-Violent OffendersAmy and Alex are joined by NASCIO policy analyst Kalea-Young Gibson to talk about her new report, Unlocking Potential: Empowering Re-entry Through Cybersecurity Training. The cybersecurity workforce gap is growing—and so is the urgency to find new solutions. In this episode, we explore an unexpected yet promising approach: training incarcerated individuals for careers in cybersecurity. With hundreds of thousands reentering society each year and many struggling to find stable employment, prison-based vocational programs could help fill critical roles, reduce recidivism, and diversify the field. In our lightening round we all talk about our favorite thing about NASCIO Midyear--and th...
2025-05-0814 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO Midyear in Philly (A Little East Coast Swing)Goodbye to National Harbor, hello to Philadelphia. Alex and Amy are joined again by NASCIO's director of experience and engagement, Emily Lane to talk all about what we can expect at the NASCIO Midyear Conference coming up in Philadelphia. We talk about programming changes, a new city, themes and apps Emily just can't live without!
2025-04-2314 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO Goes to Capitol HillToday Alex fills us in on the recent hearing on the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program and the testimony from Utah CIO Alan Fuller and CT CIO Mark Raymond. We also talk about making our homes more energy efficient and the new publication coming out on privacy.Find the recording and testimony here: https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/cybersecurity-is-local-too-assessing-the-state-and-local-cybersecurity-grant-program/
2025-04-0215 minNASCIO VoicesThe Obvious (and Simple) Way to Improve State RFPsToday Alex and Amy are joined by Waldo Jaquith with US Digital Response to discuss a new joint publication on improving the RFP process with a simple summary sheet.We also discuss the importance of user research and who would play us in a movie. See the report and summary sheet template here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/improving-rfps-with-user-research-how-summary-sheets-can-improve-solicitations/
2025-03-1213 minNASCIO VoicesHow the Federal Funding Freeze Affects States, Plus Japan's Government IT Workforce ChallengesToday Amy and Alex talk about how the federal funding freeze might affect the Cybersecurity Grant Program and state IT offices. Plus Amy tells Alex about what she learned about the Japanese local government system, their workforce challenges that look a lot like ours and what she was most impressed by in her recent trip to Japan representing NASCIO.
2025-02-1317 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO's Federal Advocacy Priorities and the DOJ Final Rule on Accessibility for State and Local Websites and AppsNASCIO's 2025 federal advocacy priorities are released! Alex gives us the rundown. https://www.nascio.org/government-affairs/federal-advocacy-priorities/Kalea Young-Gibson, NASICO's policy analyst also joins to give us an overview of the DOJ final rule for accessibility for state and local government websites and apps.
2025-01-2816 minNASCIO VoicesTaking a Dive Into 2025: State IT Trends for the New YearAlex, Amy and Meredith from the NASCIO team disucss our predictions for the trends that will affect cybersecurity, privacy, AI, enterprise architecture, workforce and DC. We also give our pets some new year's resolutions.
2025-01-2225 minNASCIO VoicesState CIOs' Top Ten Priorities and Technologies for 2025Amy and Alex are joined by Eric Sweden, program director for enterprise architecture and governance with NASCIO, for our annual NASCIO Top Ten episode. Come for the data, stay for Eric's Christmas medly on the guitar! Eric tells us all about what's on these lists for 2025, how the lists have changed over the years and what's staying consistent. Top 10
2024-12-1821 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO Wrapped 2024Find out where we've been, what we did and all we accomplished as a community in our episode wrapping up the year at NASCIO. Alex and Amy have a conversation covering our events, publications, awards, advocacy priorites and some fun things too. And yes, they tell you what was on their Spotify Wrapped lists too.
2024-12-0420 minNASCIO VoicesNew Trends in State CybersecurityAlex and Amy are joined this week by NASCIO's deputy executive director Meredith Ward and Deloitte's Srini Subramanian to talk about the 2024 Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study. We talk about the changing role of the state CISO, why budget woes are back and how CISO's are handling generative AI. Come for the great cyber content, stay for the seven minute lightening round where we talk about what they would be doing if they weren't in technology and what tech they can't live without.Find the report here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/2024-deloitte-nascio-cybersecurity-study/
2024-11-2035 minNASCIO VoicesHow Are States Really Using Generative AI?Today Amy and Alex talk about the new NASCIO report on how states are using generative AI. This was a President's Initiative Report spearheaded by the past year's President Jim Weaver, North Carolina's state CIO.Find out key findings from the report such as:The role of the state CIO when it comes to generative AIThe most common business practices for generative AI in the statesWhy some states aren't using it moreNASCIO's recommendations for statesTrends we expect to see over the next five yearsYou can find the report at nascio.org/resource-center
2024-11-0617 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO President Mandy Crawford's Priorities for the Coming YearAmy and Alex sit down with Texas State CIO and Executive Director (and NASCIO's new president!) Amanda "Mandy" Crawford to talk about her involvement with NASCIO over the years, her priorities in Texas and her thoughts on a presidential initiative. And of course, in our Lightening Round we also hear about her thoughts on fall, hobbies and Halloween plans.
2024-10-2419 minNASCIO VoicesSummarizing the NASCIO 2024 State CIO Survey...With the Help of AIFresh off the NASCIO Annual Conference, Amy and Alex use the magic of Notebook LM to give us an audio overview of the NASCIO 2024 State CIO Survey. Hear how this AI tool summarizes the main ideas in the survey and even plays up this year's "building blocks" theme.Read the survey for yourself here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/the-2024-state-cio-survey/
2024-10-0910 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO Annual Conference Sneak Peek With Emily LaneIt's time for the NASCIO Annual Conferece preview episode with our own director of experience and engagement, Emily Lane.We'll be getting together very soon in The Big Easy! Find out what to wear for the Awards and Recognition Dinner, what you'll learn in the learning lounges and who our keynote speakers are. Plus, you'll learn how to hear directly from state CIOs and where to charge your phone and network.
2024-09-2415 minNASCIO VoicesThe Importance of Data Quality for GenAI with Eric Sweden and Chris EstesThis week we are joined by NASCIO's program director for enterprise architecture and governance, Eric Sweden and EY's Chris Estes on a new joint publication between NASCIO and EY called Data Quality--Vital to optimizing GenAI: A Survey of State Chief Information Officers and Chief Data Officers. We discuss what's in the report, data management and the first historical event we can remember!https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/data-quality-vital-to-optimizing-genai-a-survey-of-state-chief-information-officers-and-chief-data-officers/
2024-09-1221 minNASCIO VoicesWhat's Coming Up at NASCIO? Wrapping up Summer and Looking Toward FallAmy and Alex talk about the Summer Series guest list and discuss upcoming NASCIO events and publications. Plus they discuss what they did this summer and their work goals for the fall.
2024-08-2814 minNASCIO VoicesRevolutionizing Assistance: New NASCIO Publication with Kalea Young-GibsonBonus 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 publication and the recommendation she thinks is most critical.
2024-07-0905 minNASCIO Voices20 Years of State Technology Leadership with Doug RobinsonAlex 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 an informative lightening round when we discuss bourbon at length!
2024-05-2931 minNASCIO VoicesAll Things Midyear (and Our New Team Member)!Amy 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 changing, what to get excited about and what to wear.
2024-04-2426 minNASCIO VoicesNew Responsibilities and Continuing Challenges for State Chief Privacy OfficersAlex 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-privacy-officers-evolving-roles-and-persistent-realities/Find the transcript at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/14859172
2024-04-0913 minNASCIO VoicesHow States Can Improve Their Data Literacy With Eric SwedenNASCIO 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-knowledgeable-workforce-that-knows-how-to-use-data-for-better-decisions/
2024-03-1313 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO's 2024 Federal Advocacy Priorities Unveiled!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 radio interview Amy did on artificial intelligence.
2024-01-1717 minNASCIO VoicesWhat's in Store for 2024? Checking in With NASCIO President Jim WeaverAlex 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.
2024-01-0331 minNASCIO VoicesThe NASCIO Top Ten for 2024 with Eric SwedenIt'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 tie for first place!) and what's on the list for the first time ever. Find the list here once it's released: nascio.org/resource-centerFind transcript to episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/14136522
2023-12-1326 minNASCIO VoicesImproving the Citizen Experience with NASCIO Past President Stephanie DedmonAlex 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-digital-experience-how-far-have-we-come/You can find the transcript to this episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/14051184
2023-11-2913 minNASCIO VoicesWhat's the Most Exciting Thing Happening in Technology Right Now?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 Wolf, Karen Sorady, Denis Goulet, Katrina Flory, Katy Ruckle, Ken Weeks, Matt Pincus, Steve Pier and Torry Crass. You can find the transcript here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/13928412
2023-11-0813 minNASCIO VoicesHow Are CIOs Preparing for Future Shocks? Teri Takai and Dan Chenok Discuss New ReportAlex 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 Expanding Role in Resilience. The report is intended to help frame what future disruptions may look like for state CIOs and how they can effectively tackle them. In this episode, Dan and Teri give us a brief overview of the report findings.You can find the transcript on...
2023-10-2520 minNASCIO VoicesWhat's New in the 2023 State CIO Survey With Doug RobinsonAmy 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 the transcript of this episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/13729009You can find the survey here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/Episode on drones in North Carolina: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/5985103
2023-10-1128 minNASCIO VoicesWhat to Expect at the Annual Conference in Minneapolis with Emily LaneAlex 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
2023-09-2714 minNASCIO VoicesHow to Build a Culture of Accessibility with Jay WyantAlex 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 transcript in transcript tab on Buzzsprout at https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/13443893.Episode 102 -- Jay WyantMon, Aug 21, 2023 12:50PM • 16:08SPEAKERSAlex Whitaker, Jay Wyant, Amy GlasscockAmy Glasscock 00:05Hi, and welcome to NAS...
2023-08-2316 minNASCIO VoicesHow States Are Thinking About Generative AI with Montana CIO Kevin GilbertsonAlex 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: Star Wars or Star Trek?Find our transcript here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/episodes/13365163-how-states-are-thinking-about-generative-ai-with-montana-cio-kevin-gilbertson
2023-08-0918 minNASCIO VoicesIt's Our 100th Episode!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 listeners.
2023-07-2630 minNASCIO Voices5 Reasons Your State Needs a Chief Privacy OfficerAmy 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 for Amy's favorite power tool for the minimalist builder.Op-ed: https://www.govtech.com/opinion/5-reasons-your-state-needs-a-chief-privacy-officer-nowSurvey: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/privacy-progressing-how-the-state-chief-privacy-officer-role-is-growing-and-evolving/
2023-06-2814 minNASCIO VoicesHow to Get the Most Out of NASCIO Membership with CLC Leadership Stu Davis and Paul BaltzellAmy 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 out in Columbus and Indianapolis and what they wanted to be when they were kids.You can see Stu's favorite NASCIO moment at the end of this awards video from Mississippi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsGLho539PI&list=PL6c5-pFa0...
2023-05-3125 minNASCIO VoicesWhat's New at the NASCIO Midyear Conference With Emily LaneAlex 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 again!
2023-04-2614 minNASCIO VoicesHow Will State Governments Use the Metaverse?Alex talks with Amy about the new NASCIO report she authored called Navigating the Metaverse: Potential Applications and Implications for State Government. Then Amy gets some help from her 7-year-old daughter to explain what the metaverse actually is. Report: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/Episode on VR for social work job applicants: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/3605425Pictures of your hosts wearing VR goggles: https://twitter.com/NASCIO/status/1570109872615690242
2023-03-2916 minNASCIO VoicesModernizing to Attract and Retain Cyber Talent: A New Publication from NASCIO and NGAAlex and Amy talk with Meredith Ward, NASCIO's director of policy and research, and Casey Dolan, senior policy analyst with the National Governor's Association. Meredith and Casey are co-author's on a new publication called Securing States: Modernizing to Attract and Retain Cyber Talent. The publication is full of recommendations which come from a joint association roundtable held in December.Learn more here: http://NASCIO.org/cyberworkforce
2023-03-1528 minNASCIO VoicesHere's How to Get Involved with NASCIO with Julie Ellis and Emily LaneAlex and Amy sit down with colleagues Julie Ellis (NASCIO's digital communications coordinator) and Emily Lane (NASCIO's programming and brand director) to talk about all the ways NASCIO members (and non-members) can get involved with NASCIO via in-person events, virtual events, forums, committees, resources and more. We even save a little time at the end to learn some new things about each other!
2023-02-2215 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO Federal Advocacy Priorities for 2023Amy interviews Alex about NASCIO's 2023 Federal Advocacy Priorities. What has changed and what has stayed the same? Find out in our latest episode.You can find the list here: https://www.nascio.org/government-affairs/federal-advocacy-priorities/
2023-01-1115 minNASCIO VoicesThe NASCIO Top Ten for 2023 with Eric SwedenAlex and Amy are talking with NASCIO's own program director for enterprise architecture and governance, Eric Sweden, on the NASCIO Top Ten policy and technology lists for 2023. Find out what issues and technologies are moving up, moving down and staying the same. Stay for Eric's beautiful holiday medley on the guitar!You can find the NASCIO Top Ten here: https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NASCIO_CIOTopTenPriorities_2023.pdf
2022-12-2124 minNASCIO VoicesAgency and Citizen Customer SuccessAlex and Amy sit down for two interviews (and two lightening rounds!) on the customer experience. First with NASCIO award winner and chief experience officer for Maryland, Ashley Laymon who talks with us all about the work she's doing to improve the agency customer experience in the Maryland Department of Information Technology.Next we talk with Kunal Modi and Ashka Dave from McKinsey all about a new report on the citizen experience with government. Learn more here: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-and-social-sector/our-insights/governments-can-deliver-exceptional-customer-experiences-heres-how
2022-12-0745 minNASCIO VoicesNew NASCIO President Stephanie Dedmon on the Most Pressing Issues for State CIOsAlex and Amy talk with new NASCIO President and Tennessee State CIO Stephanie Dedmon about her background, why she wanted to serve as NASCIO President, what she thinks are the most pressing issues for her colleagues, her plans for the program year, top priorities in TN and the best advice she's ever received.
2022-11-0917 minNASCIO VoicesDeloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study with Meredith Ward and Srini SubramanianAmy and Alex are joined by Meredith Ward, NASCIO Director of Policy and Research and Srini Subramanian, Deloitte Principal, who are the co-authors of the new 2022 Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study.Learn the big takeaways from the latest report, biggest surprises and trends. Stick around to find out how their knowledge of cybersecurity has influenced their personal lives and what music they have on repeat right now.
2022-10-2629 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO Annual Conference Preview with Emily Lane (2022)The NASCIO 2022 Annual Conference in Louisville is right around the corner, and NASCIO's Program and Brand Director, Emily Lane is back to give us the full rundown of programming, the thinking behind branding this year, our giveback recipient (and give back drinks!) and more.Registration closes October 3, 2022.
2022-09-2820 minNASCIO VoicesYour Frequently Asked NASCIO QuestionsAlex and Amy ask the NASCIO staff about their most frequently asked questions (and answers). Today we are talking about everything from how we choose conference speakers, what the average state IT spend is, how to post on our NASCIO community, how many states have cyber insurance and MORE!Here's the 2017 CLC video on what to expect at a NASCIO Conference that was mentioned in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1lVGo5ywPM
2022-09-1410 minNASCIO VoicesNext Generation 911 with Pokey HarrisAlex and Amy talk with Pokey Harris, Executive Director of the North Carolina 911 Board about North Carolina's next generation 911 project which won a NASCIO award in 2021. We hear all about why the change was needed, how it works, funding, lessons learned, and the power of a good group selfie!Project: https://it.nc.gov/about/boards-commissions/nc-911-board/next-generation-911NASCIO Award Submission: https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NG911-NASCIO-Nomination-2021-enterprise-IT-management.pdf
2022-07-2725 minNASCIO VoicesPrivacy Progressing: An Overview of NASCIO's New State Chief Privacy Officer Report and SurveyAlex and Amy discuss NASCIO's new report all about the state chief privacy officer role, why states are continuing to put more of a focus on privacy, how the role is maturing, challenges and resources needed by state CPOs and NASCIO's three recommendations for states when structuring the chief privacy officer role.You can find the report here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/privacy-progressing-how-the-state-chief-privacy-officer-role-is-growing-and-evolving/
2022-06-2916 minNASCIO VoicesOhio CIO Katrina FloryAlex and Amy talk with Ohio state CIO Katrina Flory about broadband, their recent NASCIO award, collaborating with agencies, top priorities and the best advice she's ever received. You can see more about Ohio's award here: https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NASCIO-2021-Cybersecurity-OHID-Next.pdf
2022-06-1510 minNASCIO Voices2022 Midyear Conference Preview with Emily LaneNASCIO's Midyear Conference is back in person! And NASCIO program and brand director Emily Lane is here to give us a preview of the programming, protocols and schedule for the four days of the conference.Still have questions? Check out our FAQs and other info at our event page: https://www.nascio.org/conferences-events/2022midyear/
2022-04-2714 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO's New Diversity & Inclusion Report with Meredith WardAlex and Amy talk with NASCIO's director of policy and research, Meredith Ward about a new publication entitled "Diversity and Inclusion: An Essential Element to the State IT Workforce." Meredith talks about what prompted the survey and report, findings and recommendations.You can find the report here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/You can find the NASCIO award submission for Tennessee mentioned in the episode here: https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NASCIO-Award-Category-State-CIO-Office-Special-Recognition-STS-Diversity-Inclusion-Council.pdf
2022-04-1317 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO's New Director of Government Affairs, Alex WhitakerAmy talks with Alex Whitaker, NASCIO's new director of government affairs (and new NASCIO Voices podcast co-host!) about his recent position with the National Governor's Association, why he wanted to work for another state association, the challenges and opportunities facing states right now, and what's been keeping him occupied over the last couple of weeks
2022-03-0213 minNASCIO VoicesCorporate Member Sponsorship and Membership with NASCIO's Lori RempeThis one is for the NASCIO corporate members! Amy, along with guest co-host Meredith Ward, talk with NASCIO's Membership and Sponsorship Manager Lori Rempe about her tips for snagging a popular Midyear Conference sponsorship, what makes NASCIO different and how to get the most out of membership.Midyear ConferenceSponsorshipInvolvement
2022-02-0210 minNASCIO VoicesThe NASCIO Top Ten for 2022 with Eric SwedenFor Matt's last episode of NASCIO Voices, he and Amy talk with NASCIO's Program Director of Enterprise Architecture and Governance, Eric Sweden, about what's on and what's off the NASCIO Top Ten Policy and Technology lists for 2022. Stick around for some of Eric's guitar playing!
2022-01-1327 minNASCIO VoicesNew NASCIO President Michael Leahy's Priorities for 2022Amy and Matt talk with NASCIO's new President Michael Leahy, state CIO of Maryland, all about why he took on the role of president, what he plans to focus on as a presidential priority, what his priorities are in his state for the next year and much more.
2021-12-0127 minNASCIO VoicesThe 2021 State CIO Survey with Doug Robinson and Graeme FinleyAmy and Matt talk with NASCIO Executive Director, Doug Robinson, and Grant Thornton Principal for the Public Sector Advisory, Graeme Finley about the findings from the 2021 State CIO Survey. We discuss main takeaways, how they chose the title (and every title), how state CIOs are thinking about the pandemic a year and a half into it, emerging technologies, broadband, IAM, prognostications for 2022, favorite podcasts and what has kept each of them busy in 2021 outside of work.Survey link: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/the-2021-state-cio-survey/
2021-11-1735 minNASCIO VoicesAI Meets the Moment: A New Publication from NASCIO, IBM and CDGMatt and Amy talk with Bruce Tyler of IBM and Joe Morris of e.Republic all about a new joint publication between NASCIO, IBM and the Center for Digital Government about how the pandemic influenced the way state governments are using artificial intelligence. Link to the publication: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/ai-meets-the-moment/
2021-11-1016 minNASCIO VoicesEncouraging the Next Generation of STEM Professionals with Deena Pierott of iUrban TeenAmy and Matt talk with iUrban Teen founder Deena Pierott all about her work in STEM education, diversity and inclusion and public service. iUrban Teen was NASCIO's Giveback partner at our recent NASCIO Annual Conference in Seattle. Learn more here: https://iurbanteen.org/
2021-10-2722 minNASCIO VoicesEncouraging the Next Generation of STEM Professionals with Deena Pierott of iUrban TeenAmy and Matt talk with iUrban Teen founder Deena Pierott about STEM education, diversity and inclusion, and public service. iUrban Teen was NASCIO's Giveback Program partner for the NASCIO Annual Conference in Seattle. Learn more here: https://iurbanteen.org/
2021-10-2622 minNASCIO VoicesLeadership Lessons Learned from NASCIO's Annual ConferenceAmy and Matt share the recording from the Leadership Lessons Learned live session at NASCIO's Annual Conference in Seattle. Five NASCIO members, shared their five-minute Ignite-style talks on their leadership lessons learned outside the office. The speakers included Michele Hovet from SAP, Brian Eagle from Unisys, Nathan Buckwalter with the Michigan Dept of Health and Human Services, Mike Tosh at Guidehouse and Mere Work from ID.me. They covered everything from horses, parenthood, relationships, fitness and military service!
2021-10-2043 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO's 2021 Annual Conference in Seattle: What to Expect and Your FAQsWe are having a real in-person event! Matt and Amy sit down with NASCIO's Program and Brand Director Emily Lane again to talk about our NASCIO Annual Conference in Seattle. We talk about programming, COVID-19 protocols, what to wear, our NASCIO Give Back partner and more of your FAQs. This episode is full of useful information if you are a NASCIO member planning to attend (or thinking of attending) the conference.Registration is open until October 1 (NASCIO members only): https://www.nascio.org/conferences-events/2021-annual-conference/#register
2021-09-2922 minNASCIO VoicesMaking the Case for Insight Enabling Analytics with Eric SwedenAmy and Matt talk with NASCIO's program director for enterprise architecture and governance about the new NASCIO publication "Making the Case for Insight Enabling Analytics." Eric gives us a rundown of the inspiration for the report, what's in it and some of the takeaways. We also talk about working from home, the lack of Kansas-specific foods, music and at the end Eric treats us to a song on his guitar!Report: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/making-the-case-for-insight-enabling-analytics/Music: Traditional American folk song Wildwood Flower performed by Eric Sweden
2021-09-1525 minNASCIO VoicesThe Changing Role of the State CIO with NASCIO Corporate Leadership Council Chair Rick WebbAmy and Matt talk with Rick Webb who is NASCIO's current Corporate Leadership Council Chair about his background as a former state CIO in North Carolina in the late 1990s, his long career in the private sector, how the CIO role has changed and hasn't changed, chairing the CLC through the pandemic, his advice for new state CIOs and the importance of legacy building.
2021-09-0131 minNASCIO VoicesBusiness Relationship Management for State CIOs with President Denis GouletMatt and Amy talk with NASCIO President and Commissioner for the New Hampshire Department of Information Technology, Denis Goulet. We talk with Denis about his NASCIO Presidential Initiative on Business Relationship Management and why he wanted to focus on this topic. We also discuss federal action on cybersecurity issues for states, what's he's most proud of during his extra long term and what he thinks CIOs will be focused on over the next several years.NASCIO Publication on BRM: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/evolving-relationships-business-relationship-management-and-the-new-cio-operating-model/
2021-08-1824 minNASCIO Voices50th Episode! A Look Back at NASCIO VoicesAmy and Matt talk about how NASCIO Voices started, what the podcast has covered, how the pandemic affected the content and life at home, episodes you may have missed, best blooper and much more.
2021-08-0429 minNASCIO Voices20th Anniversary of the NASCIO Name Change with Aldona ValicentiAmy and Matt talk with Lexington, Kentucky CIO Aldona Valicenti about her career, her years as Kentucky's first CIO, her time as NASCIO president and her role in the organization's name change from NASIRE to NASCIO in 2001. Alonda has been deeply involved with NASICO for 25 years and her insight and experience with the organization is closely tied to NASCIO history.
2021-07-2122 minNASCIO VoicesMaryland First Responder Radio System Team with Norm FarleyAmy and Matt talk with Norm Farley, the Chief of Public Safety Communications at the Maryland Department of Information Technology about their NASCIO award winning project, the Maryland First Responder Radio System Team.Learn more about the project here: https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Maryland-FiRST-NASCIO-Submission.pdfMaryland FiRST Website: https://doit.maryland.gov/support/Pages/Maryland-FiRST.aspx
2021-06-2319 minNASCIO VoicesMidyear 2021 Conference Preview with Emily LaneAmy and Matt talk with NASCIO Program and Brand Director Emily Lane about what to expect from the 2021 NASCIO Midyear Conference.
2021-05-2412 minNASCIO VoicesIntegrating Cybersecurity into the Acquisition Process with Meredith WardWhat steps should state governments take to integrate cybersecurity into the acquisition process? Matt and Amy talk with NASCIO Director of Policy and Research, Meredith Ward, about a new joint NASCIO publication (along with the National Association of State Procurement Officials and the Center for Internet Security). Meredith talks about how the report came about, key take-aways and the current state of acquisition in state government. You can find the report on NASCIO's website here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/buyer-be-aware-integrating-cybersecurity-into-the-acquisition-process/
2021-05-0518 minNASCIO VoicesDigital IDs in Colorado with Russell CastagnaroImagine being able to drive your car, board a plane and show that you are over 21 at a restaurant all with only your smart phone. This is becoming a reality in Colorado. Amy and Matt talk with Russell Castagnaro, Director of Digital Transformation at the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology about the MyColorado app, the digital ID component and plans for expanding the capabilities of the app.Learn more here: https://mycolorado.gov/NASCIO Award Submission: https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FINAL-2020-NASCIO-Award-Submission-myColorado.pdf
2021-04-2124 minNASCIO VoicesWashington's Paid Family and Medical Leave Program with Lisa KisslerAmy and Matt talk with Lisa Kissler, Director of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Division for the Washington State Employment Security Department about their program which was the nation's first built-from-scratch state paid family and medical leave program. The program won an award from NASCIO in 2020. https://paidleave.wa.gov/https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Bill-to-Benefits-in-30-months_PMFL_State-CIO.pdf
2021-04-0716 minNASCIO VoicesHow Data Visualization has Transformed DOT Maintenance in PennsylvaniaAmy and Matt talk with Shawn Crane who is the manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)’s Maintenance Management and Reporting Systems. We discuss their award-winning Maintenance-IQ project, why they needed it, the successes, and Shawn's favorite thing about living in Pennsylvania. You can find the Maintenance-IQ award submission here: https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NASCIO-2020-PA-Data-Management-Maintenance-IQ-FINAL.pdf
2021-02-1011 minNASCIO VoicesWhat's Going on in DC? (And How Does it Affect Us?)Amy and Matt discuss the new Congress and administration in the context of NASCIO's federal advocacy priorities. Matt shares updates on NASCIO's top federal issues, insights and predictions for 2021. NASCIO's Federal Advocacy Priorities: https://www.nascio.org/government-affairs/federal-advocacy-priorities/GAO Report on harmonization of federal cybersecurity regulations for states: https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-20-123?mobile_opt_out=1#summary_recommend
2021-01-2817 minNASCIO VoicesA Decade of Service with Georgia CIO Calvin RhodesWith a median current tenure of 22 months, for a state CIO to make it to ten years is rare and remarkable. Amy and Matt talk with Georgia state CIO Calvin Rhodes on his 10th anniversary in the role. We find out how Calvin found his way into the public sector, his advice for other CIOs and what he thinks the future holds.See NASCIO's publications on chatbots featuring Georgia here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/chat-with-us-how-states-are-using-chatbots-to-respond-to-the-demands-of-covid-19/
2021-01-2031 minNASCIO VoicesFrom Corporate America to Kansas State Government with CTO Stacy MillMatt and Amy have a conversation with Kansas Chief Technology Officer about her years in corporate America, what she's most proud of from her role in the pandemic response for the state, her passion for mentoring women in technology, and the advice she would have given herself one year ago. See our conference sessions on remote work here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/?selectedYear=2020&selectedTopic=technology-workforce&selectedResourceType=conference-session
2021-01-0621 minNASCIO Voices2020 Reflections with NASCIO's Doug RobinsonAmy and Matt talk with NASCIO's executive director, Doug Robinson about his perspective on the events of 2020, virtual conferences, leading an association and a staff through the pandemic, what he's looking forward to in 2021 and his thoughts on his favorite bourbon.
2020-12-2329 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO Top Ten 2021 with Eric SwedenMatt and Amy talk with NASCIO's own Eric Sweden once again about the newest NASCIO Top Ten priorities list for 2021. Listen to find out how the pandemic shaped state CIO's top priorities, what has stayed the same, what has changed and what Eric hopes won't change back to normal after the pandemic ends.Find the list here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/state-cio-top-ten-policy-and-technology-priorities-for-2021/
2020-12-1624 minNASCIO VoicesLeadership Through the Challenges of 2020 with Minnesota CIO Tarek TomesAmy and Matt talk with Tarek Tomes, the Commissioner of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and the State of Minnesota’s Chief Information Officer. We cover his fascinating personal and professional background, his priorities, the culture he is creating at his organization and how he's leading his staff through the unique challenges his state has faced this year. You can find NASCIO's 2020 conference sessions on our website and on YouTube!https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/?selectedYear=2020&selectedResourceType=conference-sessionhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6c5-pFa0fma2eQqgHXkOnK6KJFrw8eYm
2020-12-0229 minNASCIO Voices2020 Election Security Retrospective with Lindsey Forson of NASSAmy and Matt talk with Lindsey Forson, Director of Cybersecurity Programs at the National Association of Secretaries of States or NASS to talk about the successes and challenges of the 2020 elections, the importance of state and local government collaboration, and how election security has evolved in a short amount of time.Link to NASCO Annual Conference Recordings: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/?selectedYear=2020&selectedResourceType=conference-session
2020-11-1829 minNASCIO VoicesHow Data Informs Better Decisions in Virginia's Opioid EpidemicAmy and Matt talk with Virginia's Chief Data Officer, Carlos Rivero, about their recent NASCIO Award on their "Framework for Addiction Analysis and Community Transformation (FAACT). More information on the award here: https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NASCIO_FAACT_Entry_2020_FINAL.pdf
2020-11-1119 minNASCIO VoicesThe Election and Modernization in PA with CIO John MacMillanAmy and Matt talk with Pennsylvania CIO John MacMillan about his role in the 2020 election in one of the most watched states, the influence of the pandemic on state government, his advice for new CIOs after five and a half years, and the importance of music in creating shared experiences.Find NASCIO's 2020 Annual Conference Sessions here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/?selectedResourceType=conference-sessionFor the emerging technology governance session featuring John MacMillan, click here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/emerging-technology-governance-survey/
2020-11-0322 minNASCIO VoicesMapping with Drones in North CarolinaAmy and Matt are joined by Mike Griffin and Mike Ware with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. We discuss the project that won them a State IT Recognition Award at the NASCIO 2020 Annual Conference and all the things that NCDEQ is able to do with drones as well as the efficiencies gained. See more about their award here: https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/North-Carolina-2020-Business-Process-Innovations.pdf
2020-10-2121 minNASCIO VoicesNASCIO's 2020 Annual Conference Preview with Emily LaneMatt and Amy talk with NASCIO's own program and brand director, Emily Lane about what attendees can expect from NASCIO's 2020 (virtual) annual conference. We talk about session topics, networking events, themes, our give back partner and the challenges of planning a virtual conference.
2020-10-0721 minNASCIO VoicesAgencies as Customers with CO Chief Customer Officer William ChumleyAmy and Matt have a conversation with Colorado Chief Customer Officer William Chumley. We discuss why Colorado hired for this position, what he does, why agencies are really strategic partners and how the pandemic has affected his work.You can find NASCIO's publication on CRM here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/relationships-matter-most/
2020-08-2622 minNASCIO VoicesData Analytics and COVID-19 with Indiana CPO Ted CotterillAmy and Matt talk with Indiana's State Chief Privacy Officer Ted Cotterill, who works in the Indiana Management Performance Hub. We discuss how data-driven decision making is assisting in Indiana's COVID-19 response, how the chief privacy officer role works with the state CIO and CISO and why Ted is living out his childhood career dreams.Mentioned in the episodeNASCIO's publication on state chief privacy officers: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/perspectives-on-privacy-a-survey-and-snapshot-of-the-growing-state-chief-privacy-officer-role/Indiana's COVID-19 website: https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/Indiana's "Back on Track" website: https://backontrack.in.gov/
2020-07-1524 minNASCIO VoicesDeveloping the Cybersecurity Workforce with Montana CISO Andy HanksAmy and Matt talk with Montana Chief Information Security Officer Andy Hanks about his work developing the cybersecurity workforce in Montana, cybersecurity legislation, differences and similarities between the private and public sectors and what's he's learned about himself since the pandemic started.This publication is mentioned in the podcast: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/resources/stronger-together-state-local-cybersecurity-collaboration/
2020-07-0129 minNASCIO VoicesKevin Jones: NASCIO Technology Champion Award RecipientAmy and Matt talk with Kevin Jones, CIO of the Indiana Department of Child Services about his award winning work, using virtual reality in social work, and how being a father of eight inspired his career in public service.
2020-05-0426 minNASCIO VoicesA Preview of the Midyear Webcast Series with Emily LaneNASCIO's Midyear Webcast Series will be held Monday and Tuesday May 4-5. NASCIO's Program and Brand Director Emily Lane joins Amy and Matt with a preview of the series and discusses how NASCIO decided on the best format to replace our cancelled conference, some of her top branding tips and the key things that are getting her through these unusual times.
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