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Technologists for the Public Good

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A professional association and community for technologists that serve the public good. www.publicgood.tech

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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 06/05/2026
You have an opportunity to shape a federal government of the people, by the people, for the people—as the U.S. celebrates 250 years, what do you want to see from your government in the future? Submit ideas by May 18:
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Your Ideas for Reimagining Government at 250
Share your ideas on how government can better serve the public as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary. Help shape a future that works for everyone.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 04/05/2026
Learn how you can celebrate public servants this week at psrw.org #PSRW2026
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Public Service Recognition Week 2026
Join us celebrating Public Service Recognition Week, from May 3-6, 2026.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 04/05/2026
We're proud to support public servants working in our communities to make a difference and serve the American public. Despite unprecedented challenges and attacks on the civil service, public servants across the country continue to show up every day with dedication and commitment to their oath.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 04/05/2026
Happy Public Service Recognition Week!
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 30/04/2026
🎤 Karissa Demi - Eight Weeks to Production: Pennsylvania’s Benefits Status Tracker and AI Document Screening 🎤 Main stage: Chaeny Emanavin Harrison MacRae @rdietkus.bsky.social
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 30/04/2026
🎤 Frances Yllana - Storytelling for Influence 🎤 Erica Miller - Modularity in Motion: How Splitting Up Code Brings Teams Together 🎤 Sonja Marziano and Jesse Taggert - Research for Disasters: How to Design Survivor-Centered Recovery
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 30/04/2026
If you’re headed to the @codeforamerica.org Summit next week check out the following sessions by TPG members:
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 11/04/2026
Not yet a member? Join TPG to get access: community.publicgood.tech/membership
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Membership | Technologists for the Public Good
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 11/04/2026
TPG members, join us: community.publicgood.tech/c/member-onl...
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TPG Members-Only Event Calendar | Technologists for the Public Good
Explore TPG Members-Only Event Calendar space in Technologists for the Public Good
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 11/04/2026
If you work in tech and design & your work touches government then you're probably acquisition adjacent. We're hosting a member exclusive session on April 27 with Ashley Owens of Procurely on how engineers, designers, & product folks can make gov procurement more user-centered and outcomes-driven.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 17/03/2026
Hard to believe it's been four months since For The Public: North Carolina! Take a quick look at how it went here: youtu.be/GlRZy9MYHJg Want to know when the next TPG events are? Sign up for our newsletter here: community.publicgood.tech/newsletter-s...
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A quick look at For The Public: North Carolina
For The Public: North Carolina was held November 14-15, 2025 in Raleigh, NC. TPG brought together ~100 public interest technologists from across the country to build community. Technologists for the…
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 10/03/2026
When asked about the personal and professional losses of being pushed out of government, Michael Boyce didn't hesitate: "Your identity is being a civil servant." Listen to the full conversation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfRL...
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 03/03/2026
"A huge mistake in government is to not talk about our work, to not talk about the victories. [...] I think that's part of why we're here." Listen to the full conversation with Kate Green here: youtu.be/ZBobtgaUb5s
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 26/02/2026
This is why we do the work. Read the full reflections from our community on destruction, capitalism, and the future of civic tech here: community.publicgood.tech/c/announceme... #CivicTech #PublicInterestTech #GovernmentTech #AI #TPG
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 26/02/2026
One member shared a story from the county level that really stuck with us: jail staff using magnifying glasses to check fingerprints because the digital system is broken and unfunded.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 26/02/2026
From the dismantling of federal tech teams and the rise of "DOGE" to the ethical tension of the AI boom, our community is grappling with what it means to serve the public in an era of disruption.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 26/02/2026
What keeps a public interest technologist up at night? 🌙 We asked the TPG community to reflect on a turbulent 2025. The answers were raw, challenging, and deeply insightful. 🧵
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Technologists for the Public Good community
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 25/02/2026
TPG relies on memberships and donations to keep this community supported. If you've found value here — an event, article, new colleague, job opportunity — please consider giving back: 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 With membership: community.publicgood.tech/membership 🎁 With a donation: give.socialgoodfund.org/t4pg-fund
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 19/02/2026
2025 was one of the hardest years our field has seen — and one of the most meaningful for the @publicgood.tech community. 10K technologists served. 40 states represented. 200 sponsored memberships. 65 events. Read more in our 2025 Annual Report 👉https://www.publicgood.tech/2025-annual-report
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 11/02/2026
ICYMI: Our Public Health Future Starts Now: Exploring the Fields of Civic Technology and Government Technology A conversation between TPG Board President and Niles Friedman, representing Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Watch the recording: rsph.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Page...
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Our Public Health Future Starts Now: Exploring the Fields of Civic Technology & Government Technology
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 30/01/2026
Calling all #Boston #CivicTech folks! Come be in community together. Join TPG on Feb 17th at 6pm inside Bow Market. This is a space for folks passionate about using technology for the public benefit to find peers, swap stories, and build community. RSVP at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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Boston-Area Civic Tech Meetup!
Join fellow civic technologists and public interest technologists for an informal social session. Hosted by Matt Marino with support from Technologists for the Public Good, this is a space for folks p...
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 26/01/2026
🔍 Looking for: Submissions from strategists, creatives, designers, public thinkers, and organizers. 🌟 Submit to be a part of the Radical Futures zine: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... ➕ With more info found at: www.notion.so/Radical-Futu...
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Radical Future(s)💛 Zine: Series 1
For more info, please review this page
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 26/01/2026
Facing barriers in your job search? We’re partnering with Empower Work, to support you. Text “TPG” to 510-674-1414 or start a chat online: www.empowerwork.org for free, confidential support.
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Empower Work
Get help with tough work issues. Text 510-674-1414 to talk to a trained peer counselor. From bad bosses to work stress, bullying to getting fired. It's confidential and free.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 22/01/2026
"A simple model or basic chart can better provide what stakeholders need in some cases." Our latest TPG Member Spotlight is live! We dive into the career of Tal Roded, a technologist navigating the space between data science and public good. Read more: community.publicgood.tech/c/community-... 🚀
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 20/01/2026
The fundamental question facing civic tech in 2026: Who should technology serve? One Year In: What We Know the Trump Administration Means for Public Interest Technology - a reflection from @publicgood.tech @civictechallies.bsky.social @wethebuilders.org community.publicgood.tech/c/announceme...
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One Year In: What We Know the Trump Administration Means for Public Interest Technology | Technologists for the Public Good
A reflection from public interest technology organizations on the chaotic first year and what lies ahead One year into the current federal administration, the civic tech landscape has been fundamenta...
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 15/01/2026
Don't miss out on this member benefit: ✅ Information on relevant industry conferences: community.publicgood.tech/c/conference... ✅ And related opportunities to apply to speak: community.publicgood.tech/c/news/
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Industry Conference Calendar | Technologists for the Public Good
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 17/12/2025
Our hope is that some of the 1K people said to be hired will fall into this category and that our community can be here to guide and support them.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 17/12/2025
There are folks in our community that are currently or who want to work in the federal government. Some are doing it out of necessity. And others because they believe there still can be meaningful work at the federal level.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 17/12/2025
And that’s not accounting for the policy initiatives that people might be put on.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 17/12/2025
While we hope for good outcomes we recognize that there is a likely outcome that it will create many problematic elements of known drop-in digital efforts, which could have been averted had they kept the very talented people that they fired.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 17/12/2025
Nothing can make up for what has happened this year nor change daily terrible actions from the administration.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 17/12/2025
We’re also appalled by and don't agree with the actions of the federal government over the past year, both in terms of their horrendous treatment of the civic tech community and violence of nationwide policies.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 17/12/2025
Cross posting on LinkedIn 🧵 We're grateful for you engaging in this dialogue with us as we continue to learn how you as a whole want us to engage around this work.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 16/12/2025
The U.S. launched Tech Force (techforce.gov) to recruit ~1K technologists for public service. This comes after decimation to incredible tech, design, and innovation teams across government. But, for the public's sake, we hope this becomes a positive force using tech for good.
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Tech Force
Building technology for the American people. Join the Tech Force and use your skills to serve your country.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 12/12/2025
And, don’t miss out on an intimate AMA with Kate this Dec. 12, 3:30 p.m. ET community.publicgood.tech/c/member-onl...
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 12/12/2025
What this year has proven is that we’re powerful as individuals and as a collective. Watch or listen to Kate Green as she breaks down the creation and growth of We the Builders YouTube: lnkd.in/eiHQejef Spotify: lnkd.in/e6ceFMcE
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 05/12/2025
IKYMI: Tech Modernization Fund could expire next week meaning no new projects would be funded. Some lawmakers are pushing for reauthorization to be included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act. www.nextgov.com/modernizatio...
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Technology Modernization Fund nears expiration, despite bipartisan backing
Some lawmakers are pushing for the modernization fund to be included in the must-pass annual defense bill before it expires next week.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 03/12/2025
🚨 3 DAYS LEFT! The TPG Mentorship application closes this Friday, Dec 5. Don't miss your chance to be a mentor or mentee in this transformative 5-month program (Jan 9 - Jun 5, 2026). Apply now:
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 02/12/2025
Help us scale what's working, donate today: give.socialgoodfund.org/t4pg-fund
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Support the Future of Public Interest Technology
Please support us by making a contribution!
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 02/12/2025
We provide the platform for groundbreaking ideas, foster meaningful collaboration among technologists, and drive real-world impact on public service through peer networks, mentorship, learning opportunities, and support for systemic change.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 02/12/2025
Even the most skilled technologists struggle without the right infrastructure, networks, and support systems. That's where we come in.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 02/12/2025
TPG is the connective tissue for thousands of technologists transforming public services across the U.S. Our members have: ✅ Helped 500K+ people through automated record clearance ✅ Delivered $94M in food benefits to 791K kids ✅ Closed digital divides nationwide
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 02/12/2025
🎁 Today is Giving Tuesday—a day to invest in the future we want to see. Your support = more mentorship, more convenings, more impact. give.socialgoodfund.org/t4pg-fund #GivingTuesday #CivicTech #PublicGood
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Support the Future of Public Interest Technology
Please support us by making a contribution!
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 25/11/2025
📣Experienced PIT leaders: Gift 2 hours/month in 2026! Mentoring an early-career technologist is the best way to strengthen our ecosystem. Join the @publicgood.tech Mentorship Program, running Jan to June. Apply now! community.publicgood.tech/mentorship #Mentorship #CivicTech #PublicInterestTech
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The Partnership @ourpublicservice.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Are you a current federal employee? In the absence of the 2025 FEVS, we created the Public Viewpoint Survey to assess today's federal employee view on their jobs and workplaces. Have your voice heard. Complete the survey today. ➡️ ourpublicservice.org/PSVS
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Urban Institute @urbaninstitute.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
As part of @rwjf.org and Urban’s Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program, six organizations are collecting local #data and elevating community voices to address transit access and #transportation safety in their #communities. Learn more in this new blog post. @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social
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Using Local Data to Reshape Transportation Access and Safety
How six organizations are collecting data and elevating community voice as they address barriers to safe and accessible transportation.
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BetaNYC, a partner project of the Fund for the City of New York @beta.nyc · 21/11/2025
NYC School of Data 2026 is coming together & we want your work in the lineup. From neighborhood mapping to citywide platforms, bring a session, demo, or hands-on workshop. We’re expanding space for projects at the intersection of digital equity, smart cities & AI. Share your idea: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 21/11/2025
"A great meeting of the digital minds in civic tech and non-profits to come together and get energized about serving civilians." - For the Public attendee Grateful for a few good days in community. community.publicgood.tech/for-the-publ...
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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 21/11/2025
📣 Calling all early-career public interest + experienced technologists! Join the @publicgood.tech 2026 TPG Mentorship Program and be part of the community transforming public service through technology. Learn more and apply: community.publicgood.tech/mentorship 🚀 #Mentorship #PublicInterestTech
Public Interest Tech Mentorship Program - Apply by Dec. 5

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Technologists for the Public Good @publicgood.tech · 21/11/2025
Hello Bluesky 🤗
We're in this together
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