Overview

August 5

How can AI make your team more efficient? Find out during a 30-minute live webcast focused on how agencies can use AI to support their workforces.

Join us for part two of our three-part webinar series, where industry experts will review findings from new research conducted by the Center for Digital Government and IBM on the pulse of GenAI in government. This exclusive event offers you a unique opportunity to discover how state and local governments can leverage AI tools to support internal staff and streamline operations. This is your chance to take a step towards smarter, more efficient government workforces.

You'll hear from Laura Clark, the CIO of the State of Michigan, and Romelia Flores, IBM Distinguished Engineer, as they share their expertise on integrating AI in government settings. Moderated by Teri Takai, Senior Vice President of the Center for Digital Government, this session is packed with mission-critical insights you can't afford to miss.

Save the Date: Monday, August 5, 2024, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

Here's what's in store:

Direct Insights: Hear firsthand experiences from industry leaders on practical AI applications in government.
Tangible Takeaways: Discover how to effectively integrate AI tools to boost productivity and support your team.
Interactive Q&A: Engage with top experts and get your questions answered.

Speakers

Laura Clark

Chief Information Officer, State of Michigan

Laura Clark serves as the chief information officer (CIO) for the State of Michigan, directing the state’s technology and security efforts. As deputy director for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), she also oversees operations for the department, which provides information technology, business, and administrative services to state employees and stakeholders, as well as Michigan residents, visitors, and businesses. During her 20-year career in public service, Clark has embraced a hands-on, adaptable approach to leadership. Since being appointed as CIO by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, she has helped the State of Michigan achieve success through many initiatives, such as the launch of the award-winning Michigan Secure mobile app and successfully securing $20 million in critical cybersecurity funding from the Michigan Legislature for statewide security enhancements. In her day-to-day work, Clark values the contributions of every person on DTMB’s 5,000 member team and has the unique ability to connect her sense of purpose and service with the overall work and mission of directing the State of Michigan’s technology and security efforts. She leads by example, seeking out opportunities that will allow those around her to succeed. Throughout these efforts, Clark’s compassion, patience, experience, and skills as are helping DTMB and the entire state forge a successful path into the digital future.

Romelia Flores

IBM Distinguished Engineer (DE) & Master Inventor, Public Market, Client Engineering

Romelia’s industry experiences, combined with her unique software development, Generative AI and design expertise make her a highly sought-after innovator. She has collaborated with leading clients in the design of AI Centers of Excellence, Electric Vehicle Fleet Management, Social Services, Airports of the Future and more. She holds 86 US patents and 10 patents pending. In 2024-2023 she was interviewed by Texas CEO Magazine and eRepublic regarding AI in Business. In 2021, she received the Dallas Business Journal’s Women in Business Award. In 2018, she was the first female ever named to the Dallas Tech Titan Hall of Fame and was the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award winner from Great Minds in STEM.

Teri Takai — Moderator

Senior Vice President of the Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai is the Senior Vice President of the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. She worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years in global application development and information technology strategic planning. From Ford, she moved to EDS in support of General Motors. A long-time interest in public service led her to the government sector, first as CIO of the State of Michigan, then as CIO of the State of California, and subsequently the CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense, the first woman appointed to this role. She then served as the CIO for Meridian Health Plan. She is a member of several industry advisory boards. Teri has won numerous awards including Governing Magazine’s Public Official of the Year, CIO Magazine’s CIO Hall of Fame, Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers, the Women in Defense Excellence in Leadership Award, and the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

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