Bailey-Crimmins Appointed State CIO and CDT Director
Her 34-year career with the state began with an internship and has spanned eight different departments, including prior information technology roles with California Correctional Health Care Services.
Adam Dondro Appointed OSI Director
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed California Health and Human Services (CalHHS) Agency Information Officer Adam Dondro as Director of the Office of Systems Integration (OSI), according to a press release.
Gov. Newsom Appoints Amy Tong as GovOps Secretary
Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Amy Tong as the new Secretary of the Government Operations Agency (GovOps), according to a Monday press release.
Newsom Announces Cradle-to-Career Data System Governing Board Appointments
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced seven new appointments on Friday, including four new appointments to the Cradle-to-Career Data System Governing Board.
Governor Appoints Chief IT Project Officer
Chinyere ‘Chi’ Emodi has been appointed as the new Chief Project Officer and Deputy Director for the Office of Statewide Project Delivery at the California Department of Technology (CDT), Gov. Newsom announced on Wednesday.
CDT Hires Deputy State Chief Technology Innovation Officer
The California Department of Technology (CDT) recently hired a new Deputy State Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Phoebe Peronto, who began in her new role on September 20. Prior to working for CDT, Peronto served more than one and a half years at Tanium, where she was director of special projects and then head of global communications. Rick Klau, State Chief Technology Information Officer, says that Peronto’s energy has great compatibility with the team. “Phoebe brings unmatched skill, energy, and creativity to her new role,” says Klau. “She joins a vibrant team that is revolutionizing the way state government is serving [...]
California Department of Technology Hires Chief Product Officer
The California Department of Technology (CDT) has just hired California's first-ever Chief Product Officer, veteran technology professional Michael Cave.
What Civic Tech Means in 2021: An Interview with Code for America CEO Amanda Renteria
Civic tech is evolving, and with that change, so is Code for America. For the last decade, the non-profit has been a prover and promoter of civic tech, the idea government can be as agile and effective as any Silicon Valley startup.
Veteran tech leader Chris Cruz to retire from public service
After serving for two years as San Joaquin County CIO, Chris Cruz is leaving public service to join a private sector firm, he confirmed.
Governor Appoints Ana Lasso as new DGS Director
Ana M. Lasso, 44, of Whittier, has been appointed Director of the Department of General Services. Lasso has served as Exposition Park General Manager at the California Natural Resources Agency since 2014.
Gov. Newsom appoints senior positions at CDT
CalPERS Chief Information Security Officer, and former CIO, Liana Bailey-Crimmins has been appointed chief technology officer, Google Ventures Senior Operating Partner Richard Klau has been appointed chief technology innovation officer, and Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation CIO Russ Nichols has been appointed chief deputy director for the department and deputy state CIO for the State of California.
Governor announces key energy agency appointments
Gov. Newsom made several appointments to key energy agencies this week. Darcie Houck to the CPUC, Sivia Gunda to the California Energy Commission, and Mary Leslie and Jan Schiori to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Board. Details of the announcement included: Darcie Houck, 51, of Davis, has been appointed to the California Public Utilities Commission. Houck has served as Chief Counsel for the California Energy Commission since 2019. She was an Administrative Law Judge at the California Public Utilities Commission from 2016 to 2019, a Partner at Fredericks Peebles & Morgan from 2005 to 2016 and Staff Counsel and [...]
Sacramento Municipal Utilities District Names Lau as New CEO and GM
Paul Lau, a 38-year SMUD veteran, has been named to succeed Arlen Orchard as the utility’s chief executive officer and general manager. SMUD's announcement can be found here.
Christman appointed to oversee California’s public health data operation
Veteran data expert and former department CIO Scott Christman has been appointed to oversee California’s public health data operation, the program that tracks birth, death and marriage certifications, among other things. The announcement came after last week's high-profile COVID-19 data reporting glitch that reportedly cost the Public Health Director her job. Christman, who is returning to government after a stint in the private sector, previously served as a project manager in the office that he now directs. He also previously served in key roles such as acting agency information officer for the California Health and Human Services Agency and CIO [...]
Governor appoints new EDD executive team
Gov. Newsom on Friday appointed new executive team members to the Employment Development Department to boost customer service and deal with the backlog of unemployment claims due to COVID-19. On July 29, the governor announced a strike team to focus on the information technology challenges EDD faces, lead by GovOps Secretary Yolanda Richardson and Code for America founder Jennifer Pahlka.
California ISO appoints new president and CEO
Elliot Mainzer has been appointed the new president and CEO of the California Independent System Operator, the agency announced on Thursday.
Office of Traffic Safety Hires Jessica Chan as CIO
The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has hired Jessica Chan to become their new CIO and Chief of Administrative Services.
Kevin Cornish Named Covered California’s New Chief Information Officer
Covered California has a new executive to oversee the health agency's IT strategy and tech initiatives, according to an announcement this week. Kevin Cornish will serve as the chief information officer, replacing soon-to-retire Karen Ruiz, who has worked for Covered California since 2013 and has served as its CIO for the past five years.
Veteran Agency CIO Andrew Armani to Retire
After 30 years of service to the state, Information Technology Deputy Secretary for Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency (BCSH) Andrew Armani will retire at the end of this month, he told the GovReport.
CHP Chief Information Officer Scott Howland to Retire
The California Department of Technology has appointed Carlos Isaac Cabrera as the state geographic information officer (GIO), a newly-created position tasked with overseeing the regional distribution of technology funding and service delivery throughout the state.
