Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🏛️ Civic Tech Live is happening tomorrow! Don’t miss out on your last chance to register and join us for a panel led by David Wilkinson and Kelly Jin. 🎟️ RSVP for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-tech... 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026How has government innovation changed in the past decade? At Civic Tech Live, VA CTO Dave Wilkinson and former NYC Chief Analytics Officer Kelly Jin will lead a discussion on the evolution of government innovation over the course of their careers. 🎟️ RSVP for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-tech...eventbrite.comCivic Tech LiveJoin us for the third edition of Civic Tech Live! 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Our Executive Director @lynnovermann.bsky.social kicks off #FormFest alongside @codeforamerica.org's @amandarenteria.bsky.social by phoning a few of their favorite form friends, including CODE PA's Sara Hall and The Lab @ DC's Karissa Minnich! 100
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Check out this month’s edition of the Beeck Bulletin ✨and explore: 📅 Register for Civic Tech Live and FormFest 🏥 Read our Product Commons on correctional electronic health records 🖥️ Explore how state agencies are adopting AI 📰Catch up on recent media coverage and more! mailchi.mp/georgetown/j... 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The discourse around #AI in government typically focuses on how much is being deployed. While that matters, a significant question is often overlooked ➡️ Does AI measurably improve people's experiences of government? beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/governments-...beeckcenter.georgetown.eduGovernments Are Counting AI Tools. They Should Be Measuring Public Value. - Beeck CenterIn this publication, we explore one of the most important questions on AI: Does AI measurably improve people's experiences with government? 010
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026🏛️Civic Tech Live is back! Join us on 9/29 with Virginia CTO David Wilkinson and former NYC Analytics Officer Kelly Jin for a discussion on how government innovation has shifted over the last decade—looking at what took hold, and what didn’t. 🎟️ RSVP for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-tech... 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026🚨 Just dropped: #FormFest2026 schedule and speakers. From designing for people to harnessing new technology, explore the innovations shaping the future of form design and service delivery. Register for free and join us on September 16 👉 formfest.org Co-hosted with @codeforamerica.org 011
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 06/08/2026States are under pressure to improve data interoperability and privacy following the passage of H.R. 1. This publication is the one-stop-shop for insights from the research and practice landscape on data interoperability for public benefits administration. digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications... 010
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 22/06/2026FormFest call for proposals closes June 26! Share your experience and best practices with the #FormFest2026 global community of form fanatics. Submit your proposal today: formfest.org/call-for-pro... Co-hosted with @codeforamerica.org 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 08/06/2026#FormFest2026 call for proposals is now open! Help us improve the future of government form design and service delivery by sharing your innovative ideas and best practices. Submit your proposals for a virtual session by June 26. hubs.ly/Q04hG11_0 Co-hosted with @codeforamerica.org 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Check out this month’s edition of the Beeck Bulletin ✨ and explore: ➡️ Our Family Benefits Lab’s recent Maternal Health by Design workshop ➡️ Save the date for FormFest ➡️ Recent media coverage and more! mailchi.mp/georgetown/j... 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 02/06/2026What would it take to meaningfully improve maternal health outcomes through human-centered design and better data use? Maternal Health by Design brought together over 30 state and local government practitioners and leaders to find out. beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/maternal-hea...beeckcenter.georgetown.eduMaternal Health by Design: Reimagining Systems to Better Support Families - Beeck CenterMaternal Health by Design brought together practitioners and leaders to brainstorm ideas for meaningfully improving maternal health outcomes. 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 26/05/2026🚨 Save the date! Join us on Sep 16 for #FormFest2026—the ultimate deep-dive into government’s favorite online tool, co-hosted with @codeforamerica.org 🗓️ Call for proposals opens June 8 🗞️ Sign up for updates: georgetown.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Our Digital Service Tracker (DST) 101 Guide provides state and local governments with information, resources, and real-world examples to set up their own DSTs to build more accessible and responsive government services. Explore⤵️ digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications... #CivicTech #DigitalServicedigitalgovernmenthub.orgDigital Service Teams 101: A Guide for State and Local Governments - Digital Government HubThis guide is a practical introduction to Digital Service Teams (DSTs) for state and local governments. It is designed to help leaders interested in standing up new government DSTs understand what the... 110
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Our new CDO Archetypes report shows that there’s no one-size-fits-all way to create an effective state data office. Explore the 6 archetypes ⤵️ digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications...digitalgovernmenthub.orgState Chief Data Officer Archetypes: The Evolving Roles and Capabilities of CDO Offices - Digital Government HubThis report is an advocacy tool for chief data officers (CDOs) looking to expand understanding of the CDO role and the conditions that contribute to its success. It identifies six archetypes of state-... 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Thank you to the over 430 people who joined us today for A11yJam! 🤳Share your favorite moments from the event and tag us using #A11yJam. 🎥Stay tuned for follow-up insights from the event, including session recordings and recaps. 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Our Executive Director @lynnovermann.bsky.social kicks off #A11yJam, emphasizing the importance of accessibility. “When you design for accessibility, you make services better for everyone.” -Lynn Overmann, Beeck Center 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Check out this month’s edition of the Beeck Bulletin ✨ and explore: ➡️ Our 2025 Impact Report ➡️ Register for A11yJam ➡️ Our latest spotlight on Missouri’s Joe Kirby and more! mailchi.mp/georgetown/b... 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 01/04/2026When governments listen to the people they serve and stop working alone, real change happens. As policy shifts and capacity tightens, our 2025 Impact Report shows how state and local leaders are building solutions that reach the communities they serve. beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/report/2025-...beeckcenter.georgetown.edu2025 Impact Report - Beeck CenterExplore the Beeck Center's 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the people, partnerships and progress behind our work to build better government for all. 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 31/03/2026As Missouri’s director of data and analytics, Joe Kirby is grounding innovation in real needs, maintaining transparency, and investing in people as much as platforms. 🔍 Read our spotlight to learn more about his work beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/joe-kirbys-p...beeckcenter.georgetown.eduJoe Kirby’s Path From Help Desk Technician to Champion of Data-Driven Government - Beeck CenterRead our spotlight about Missouri’s director of data and analytics, Joe Kirby is and how he is grounding innovation in real needs and investing in people as much as platforms. 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 31/03/2026We are accepting applications for a Researcher! Reminder to apply by April 6th! beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/jobs/researc...beeckcenter.georgetown.eduResearcher - Beeck CenterWe appreciate your interest in this role and want to give every candidate an equitable evaluation, as such: The Beeck Center does not offer informational interviews to candidates. We strive for transp... 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 24/03/2026When benefits applications don't reflect household complexity, families may unintentionally lose access. Our Family Benefits Lab spoke with mothers and frontline benefits staff in CA about how lived experience shapes access to benefits programs ⤵️ beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/when-househo...beeckcenter.georgetown.eduWhen “Household” Doesn’t Match Real Life: Why Complex Living Arrangements Make It Hard for Young Mothers to Access Benefits - Beeck CenterResearch conducted by our Family Benefits Lab in California explores how lived experience shapes access to public benefits programs. 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 16/03/2026We are hiring for a Researcher to support our work to improve the design, delivery, and experience of public services. Applicants should have familiarity with the policies for core public benefits programs, such as SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid. Apply now ⤵️ beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/jobs/researc... 001
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Check out this month’s edition of the Beeck Bulletin✨ and explore: mailchi.mp/georgetown/b... ➡️ Our newest advisory board members ➡️ Register for A11yJam ➡️ Our latest spotlight on Notify.gov and more! 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 03/03/2026How are higher education institutions supporting student parents? Maya Mechenbier, who leads our Family Benefits Lab spoke with @the74.bsky.social on the importance of making benefits programs more accessible for student parents. www.the74million.org/zero2eight/h...the74million.orgHelping Student Parents Thrive in an Era of Unpredictable Federal AidHow higher ed leaders are supporting student parents amid precarious federal support. 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 23/02/2026🗣️Save the date for A11yJam! This free, first-of-its-kind virtual event brings together the people on the front lines of digital accessibility. 📅 April 15 🎟 Registration now open⤵️ web.cvent.com/event/572a4b... 000
Reposted by Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetownloreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Is your state building digital capacity to govern? Peruse this terrific map from my former colleagues at @Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social digitalgovernmenthub.orgdigitalgovernmenthub.orgDigital Government HubThe Digital Government Hub is an open-source reference library for anyone using design, data, and technology to improve government service delivery. 053
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 17/12/2025How can state data leaders create the conditions for innovation to flourish responsibly in their organizations? Arizona State CDO Josh Wagner is leading the state’s innovation journey by building strong data foundations and leading with trust. www.govtech.com/voices/stren...govtech.comStrengthening the Foundation for Government InnovationArizona's first chief data and analytics officer Josh Wagner explains how good governance and quality data build a culture where innovation can thrive and agencies can have meaningful impact for resid... 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 11/12/2025In a state as large and diverse as Texas, no single team can transform data practice alone. Neil Cooke, the state’s CDO, focuses on collaboration to help Texans experience faster, clearer, more consistent services. beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/neil-cooke-b...beeckcenter.georgetown.eduNeil Cooke: Building a Connected Data Community in Texas - Beeck CenterLearn now Texas State CDO Neil Cooke is harnessing the power of community so Texans can experience faster, clearer, more consistent services. 000
Reposted by Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at GeorgetownDigital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 09/12/2025❄️ Did you miss our December Digest? beeckcenter.org/4oJrk41 📚 New primer on state IEE systems 🗓️ Recording of our Q4 DI CoP Meeting. 👀 New Practitioner Picks on Digital Accessibility 📚 Latest research on state budget responses to H.R. 1 changesbeeckcenter.orgThe Digital Benefits DigestFor practitioners working to strengthen public benefits 011
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Check out this month’s edition of the Beeck Bulletin 🚀 mailchi.mp/georgetown/b... Explore our latest update, including: ➡️ Our Family Benefits Lab work to support student parents ➡️ The State of State Digital Transformation visualization ➡️ FormFest 2025 recordings and more! 010
Reposted by Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at GeorgetownDigital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 25/11/2025With November being a time of thanks, we are grateful to everyone who worked to support their communities through the federal shutdown and resulting delay of November SNAP benefits. Journalism has risen to the occasion and told the stories of our impacted neighbors. 111
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 20/11/2025How can colleges and universities better support student parents looking to enroll in public benefits programs? Our Family Benefits Lab partnered with the state of Maryland to identify promising practices. beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/responding-t...beeckcenter.georgetown.eduResponding to the Needs of Student Parents in Maryland - Beeck CenterLearn more about how our Family Benefits Lab is partnering with the State of Maryland to respond to the needs of student parents. 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Looking to better understand how states are approaching digital transformation? Explore our State of State Digital Transformation to get a big-picture view of the approaches different governments are taking. beeckcenter.org/4oMn5Wb 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Thank you to everyone who joined us for Civic Tech Live 🏛️ with @djpatil.bsky.social and @massivedatagu.bsky.social’s Lisa Singh to discuss “what good looks like” in #AI and #data. Want to revisit your favorite moments? The recording is available now! ▶️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM0kJXkCA5M 000
Reposted by Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at GeorgetownDigital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 11/11/2025In this month’s Digest, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work happening across the country due to the severe disruptions to SNAP. Thank you to state and local leaders for your incredible work and care: beeckcenter.org/43pyBOJbeeckcenter.orgThe Digital Benefits DigestFor practitioners working to strengthen public benefits 121
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Our AI Fellow Andrew Merluzzi spoke with @statescoop.bsky.social on how organizations are rallying together to offer resources to aid state and local governments as they enter a new era of #AI. statescoop.com/state-local-...statescoop.comAI is catching on in government. The Beeck Center wants to help | StateScoopAfter years of crafting policies and surveying risks, many state and local agencies are carefully experimenting with wider deployments of generative AI tools. 011
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Food is a basic human need. How we respond in this moment will define whether we care for our neighbors—or allow millions to go hungry. A group of civic tech nonprofits is issuing a statement on recent SNAP disruptions. Read here: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/statement-on... 143
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Registration is still open for Civic Tech Live, featuring former U.S. Chief Data Scientist @djpatil.bsky.social and @massivedatagu.bsky.social’s Director Lisa Singh! 📅 Tuesday, Nov 4 at 6:00 p.m. EST 📍 Georgetown Main Campus 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-tech... 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 22/10/2025The @digitalbenefits.bsky.social team has spoken with leaders in 7 states about how their states are responding to SNAP and Medicaid changes introduced by H.R. 1. Read the insights: digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications... 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Despite growing expectations to harness emerging tech like artificial intelligence (AI) to make data-driven decisions, many state CDOs lack clear authority or support from their state’s executive branch, leaving statewide data strategies vulnerable to turnover. statescoop.com/state-data-o...statescoop.comState chief data officers often lack funding, authority, survey finds | StateScoopMany state chief data officers struggle with limited resources and weak influence in their organizations, according to a new report published by NASCIO. 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 15/10/2025We’re thrilled to welcome two new experts to our Innovation + Incubation Fellowship who will help advance our work on #AI and data sharing: 💡Andrew Merluzzi, AI Fellow 📊 Emily Madden, Data Interoperability Fellow Learn more: beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/beeck-center... 020
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 08/10/2025We are thrilled to welcome @djpatil.bsky.social and Lisa Singh to be our guest speakers for Civic Tech Live! One of the world’s most influential data scientists, Dr. Patil will discuss the evolution of data science and AI. www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-tech... 100
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Check out this month’s edition of the Beeck Bulletin 🚀 mailchi.mp/georgetown/b... In this edition, explore: ➡️ The launch of our Digital Doorways Report ➡️ Findings from our State CDO Survey ➡️ Our upcoming Civic Tech Live event ➡️ FormFest speaker profiles and more! 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2025How can we better understand the current state of data leadership in the U.S.? Our 2025 State CDO Survey, conducted with @NASCIO.bsky.social, reveals key insights about the evolving role of state CDOs as they harness data as a strategic government asset. beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/report/state... 010
Reposted by Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at GeorgetownDigital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 30/09/2025📰 Digital Benefits in the News makes it easy to stay up to date! mailchi.mp/georgetown/d... 📩 Not getting our newsletters? Subscribe! digitalgovernmenthub.org/subscribe/mailchi.mpDigital Benefits in the NewsSharing the latest stories across public benefits programs and digital service delivery 011
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 29/09/2025⏰Time is running out! #FormFest 2025 is tomorrow! Join us and @codeforamerica.org for a free virtual event on the future of form design. Register today before 11:59 p.m. ET. formfest.org?utm_source=l...formfest.orgFormFest 2025Mark your calendar for the ultimate deep dive into government’s favorite tool: forms! 010
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2025The best way for governments to improve digital identity processes for public benefits is to listen to the people who actually use them. 📽️ Our Digital Doorways project provides insights directly from beneficiaries and their experiences with digital identity. beeckcenter.org/DigitalDoorw...beeckcenter.orgIntroducing “Digital Doorways to Public Benefits: Beneficiary Experiences with Digital Identity”Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 100
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Join us on 9/15 at 3 p.m EST for our Digital Doorways webinar, which explores our research into people’s lived experiences with digital identity processes and technology in public benefits. georgetown.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @publicpolicylab.bsky.social @digitalbenefits.bsky.social 000
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 10/09/2025🔍 How can governments improve digital identity processes for public benefits? Our Digital Doorways report explores the challenges beneficiaries face when navigating digital identity processes—offering insights and recommendations for improvement beeckcenter.org/DigitalDoorwaysReport 110