NASCIO Voices
A podcast from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). Amy Glasscock and Alex Whitaker interview guests (state CIOs, NASCIO members, strategic partners and colleagues) to get their unique stories and perspectives on state information technology, leadership and lessons learned.
Episodes
130 episodes
NASCIO Annual Conference Sneak Peek With Emily Lane
It'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, w...
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Episode 129
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15:19
The Importance of Data Quality for GenAI with Eric Sweden and Chris Estes
This 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...
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Episode 128
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21:29
What's Coming Up at NASCIO? Wrapping up Summer and Looking Toward Fall
Amy 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.
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Episode 127
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14:25
Summer Series: Nate Denny, Deputy Secretary for Broadband and Digital Equity (NCDIT)
Amy talks with Nate Denny, Deputy Secretary for Broadband and Digital Equity for the North Carolina Department of Information Technology. We talk about the direct impact he and his team have on the ability of North Carolina citizens to get the ...
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Episode 126
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21:52
Summer Series: Director of Data Services and GIO, Julia Fischer (MD DoIT)
Alex and Amy talk with Julia Fischer, Maryland DoIT's director of data services and geographic information officer. We talk all about her passion for maps, data and cartography.
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Episode 125
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20:35
Summer Series: Director of Communications, Paula Calhoun (Georgia, GTA)
Alex 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.Fin...
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Episode 124
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15:31
Revolutionizing Assistance: New NASCIO Publication with Kalea Young-Gibson
Bonus 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 analys...
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Episode 123
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5:16
Summer Series: Special Projects Coordinator, Addy Newsom (TN, STS)
This 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...
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Episode 122
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19:54
Summer Series: Chief People and Culture Officer, Lisa Jammer (Texas, DIR)
This 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 s...
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Episode 121
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12:52
20 Years of State Technology Leadership with Doug Robinson
Alex 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 ...
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Episode 120
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31:13
AI, Privacy, TikTok and More: Federal Affairs Update with Alex
Amy 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 ban...
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Episode 119
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18:24
All 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 thin...
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Episode 118
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26:22
New Responsibilities and Continuing Challenges for State Chief Privacy Officers
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-c...
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Episode 117
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13:56
Local Government Security with Arlington, TX CISO Bryce Carter
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...
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Episode 116
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17:19
How States Can Improve Their Data Literacy With Eric Sweden
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-cen...
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Episode 115
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13:54
Timothy Galluzi's Career of Service from the Marine Corps to Nevada's State CIO
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...
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Episode 114
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19:22
How States Are Legislating AI and Deepfakes with NCSL's Heather Morton
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...
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Episode 113
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17:18
Arizona's Cloud Journey With State CIO J.R. Sloan
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.
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Episode 112
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17:50
NASCIO'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 radi...
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Episode 111
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17:31
What's in Store for 2024? Checking in With NASCIO President Jim Weaver
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.
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Episode 110
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31:18
The NASCIO Top Ten for 2024 with Eric Sweden
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...
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Episode 109
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26:10
Improving the Citizen Experience with NASCIO Past President Stephanie Dedmon
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...
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Episode 108
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13:50
What'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 ...
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Episode 107
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13:20
How Are CIOs Preparing for Future Shocks? Teri Takai and Dan Chenok Discuss New Report
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
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Episode 106
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20:47
What's New in the 2023 State CIO Survey With Doug Robinson
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...
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Episode 105
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28:49