Krista Canellakis
@kristallakis.bsky.social
Serving public servants. Currently at U.S. Digital Response. Former Deputy Secretary in CA Govt Operations Agency & City of SF Chief Innovation Officer. Firm believer the world would be better with more pink. 💗
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This work, led by @waldo.net, did not get enough attention. I keep bringing it up to state IT officials and some of them still don't know about it. It's a low-tech, common-sense solution to a major problem in state government:
statescoop.com/summary-shee...
statescoop.com/summary-shee...
Summary sheets on government RFPs go a long way, researchers find | StateScoop
New research from NASCIO and the U.S. Digital Response found that the simple step of including a summary sheet with request for proposal documents makes life much easier for technology contractors.
statescoop.com
June 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This work, led by @waldo.net, did not get enough attention. I keep bringing it up to state IT officials and some of them still don't know about it. It's a low-tech, common-sense solution to a major problem in state government:
statescoop.com/summary-shee...
statescoop.com/summary-shee...
.@kdyz.bsky.social's next Public Sector Job Board is up! Lots of great jobs at the state and local level. publicsectorjobboard.substack.com/p/april-14-2...
April 14, 2025 - Public Sector Job Board
The 68th edition. Your source of tech and innovation jobs in government.
publicsectorjobboard.substack.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
.@kdyz.bsky.social's next Public Sector Job Board is up! Lots of great jobs at the state and local level. publicsectorjobboard.substack.com/p/april-14-2...
My @usdigitalresponse.org colleague @waldo.net is presenting tomorrow with one of our volunteers to @innovateus.bsky.social on Making Tech Procurement Easier: A Simple Tool to Improve Government Solicitations
April 15, 2 pm ET. Learn why many public sector tech solicitations are hard to navigate
April 15, 2 pm ET. Learn why many public sector tech solicitations are hard to navigate
April 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
My @usdigitalresponse.org colleague @waldo.net is presenting tomorrow with one of our volunteers to @innovateus.bsky.social on Making Tech Procurement Easier: A Simple Tool to Improve Government Solicitations
April 15, 2 pm ET. Learn why many public sector tech solicitations are hard to navigate
April 15, 2 pm ET. Learn why many public sector tech solicitations are hard to navigate
Hi! @usdigitalresponse.org just published a blog post on language access in unemployment insurance systems featuring the personal experience of a former colleague helping her Spanish-speaking mother navigate UI benefits during the pandemic. www.usdigitalresponse.org/resources/th...
Discover new tools and services to improve your election administration
www.usdigitalresponse.org
April 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hi! @usdigitalresponse.org just published a blog post on language access in unemployment insurance systems featuring the personal experience of a former colleague helping her Spanish-speaking mother navigate UI benefits during the pandemic. www.usdigitalresponse.org/resources/th...
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I’m happy to talk. waldo@usdigitalresponse.org
U.S. Digital Response is basically 18F as a non-profit, founded by 18F and USDS alumni. If we had funding, we’d hire 18Fers immediately and get into the consulting business. Our ~$6M annual budget doesn’t allow us to grow that fast.
U.S. Digital Response is basically 18F as a non-profit, founded by 18F and USDS alumni. If we had funding, we’d hire 18Fers immediately and get into the consulting business. Our ~$6M annual budget doesn’t allow us to grow that fast.
March 2, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I’m happy to talk. waldo@usdigitalresponse.org
U.S. Digital Response is basically 18F as a non-profit, founded by 18F and USDS alumni. If we had funding, we’d hire 18Fers immediately and get into the consulting business. Our ~$6M annual budget doesn’t allow us to grow that fast.
U.S. Digital Response is basically 18F as a non-profit, founded by 18F and USDS alumni. If we had funding, we’d hire 18Fers immediately and get into the consulting business. Our ~$6M annual budget doesn’t allow us to grow that fast.
Thanks to the support of the Knight Foundation, USDR is hiring a unique role —we are seeking someone *who has recently exited the Federal government* to lead our Generative AI portfolio. us-digital-response.breezy.hr/p/2c75788aae...
Government Gen AI Product & Delivery Technologist in Residence at U.S. Digital Response
About U.S. Digital Response
U.S. Digital Response (USDR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping governments and civic institutions respond quickly and efficiently to support the...
us-digital-response.breezy.hr
February 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Thanks to the support of the Knight Foundation, USDR is hiring a unique role —we are seeking someone *who has recently exited the Federal government* to lead our Generative AI portfolio. us-digital-response.breezy.hr/p/2c75788aae...
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Hello week 2 of tax filing season! 💥
Direct File is live and you can now import your tax information directly from the IRS.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more. 👏
Direct File is live and you can now import your tax information directly from the IRS.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more. 👏
February 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Hello week 2 of tax filing season! 💥
Direct File is live and you can now import your tax information directly from the IRS.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more. 👏
Direct File is live and you can now import your tax information directly from the IRS.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more. 👏
Reposted by Krista Canellakis
Something we said a bunch in the early days at @usdigitalresponse.org, in March 2020, was "no one is coming, there is only us."
Seems like we should all internalize that about our present situation.
Seems like we should all internalize that about our present situation.
February 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Something we said a bunch in the early days at @usdigitalresponse.org, in March 2020, was "no one is coming, there is only us."
Seems like we should all internalize that about our present situation.
Seems like we should all internalize that about our present situation.
Reposted by Krista Canellakis
A group of nonprofits and unions have created Civil Service Strong with resources for public servants — great site that is being regularly updated. www.civilservicestrong.org
Civil Service Strong: Resources for Civil Servants
Effective. Impartial. Resilient. The civil service comprises dedicated, nonpartisan federal employees who work tirelessly across the country and around the world to ensure the effective delivery of go...
www.civilservicestrong.org
January 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A group of nonprofits and unions have created Civil Service Strong with resources for public servants — great site that is being regularly updated. www.civilservicestrong.org
E pluribus unum
January 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
E pluribus unum
Really appreciating/using all the great documentation the Biden administration has in their archive on improving the experience of people who need disaster assistance. bidenadministration.archives.performance.gov/cx/life-expe...
Recovering from a Disaster
Imagine if the U.S. government understood how each of its services were part of a broader customer journey. How might federal agencies change their approach or even work together? How might citizens t...
bidenadministration.archives.performance.gov
January 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Really appreciating/using all the great documentation the Biden administration has in their archive on improving the experience of people who need disaster assistance. bidenadministration.archives.performance.gov/cx/life-expe...
Quick resources from Technologists for the Public Good if you're expecting to unexpectedly leave Federal public service. community.publicgood.tech/c/resources/...
Quick resources if you're expecting to unexpectedly leave Federal service. | Technologists for the Public Good
We’ve heard reports that the new Administration may be cutting technologists roles as soon as today, so we pulled together a quick set of information and resources for folks in this situation. Let us ...
community.publicgood.tech
January 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Quick resources from Technologists for the Public Good if you're expecting to unexpectedly leave Federal public service. community.publicgood.tech/c/resources/...
I think maybe the greatest benefit of work experience in government is that you learn how to get something done on the most complex problems, in the most complex organizations with (oftentimes) the most difficult people. So any work experience after that feels much simpler, smoother, unstoppable… ✨
January 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I think maybe the greatest benefit of work experience in government is that you learn how to get something done on the most complex problems, in the most complex organizations with (oftentimes) the most difficult people. So any work experience after that feels much simpler, smoother, unstoppable… ✨
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I hope this email finds you interesting, and, in a moment of weakness, you’re going to go for it.
January 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I hope this email finds you interesting, and, in a moment of weakness, you’re going to go for it.
Reposted by Krista Canellakis
Check out this job opportunity for a Government UX Research Engagement Manager with a great team at USDR!
Love UX research & making government services actually work for people? We're hiring a Government UX Research Engagement Manager on my team at U.S. Digital Response. Apply here and/or share! us-digital-response.breezy.hr/p/79a18ec958...
Government UX Research Engagement Manager at U.S. Digital Response
About U.S. Digital Response
U.S. Digital Response (USDR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps governments and organizations respond quickly and efficiently to support the critical needs...
us-digital-response.breezy.hr
January 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Check out this job opportunity for a Government UX Research Engagement Manager with a great team at USDR!
Reposted by Krista Canellakis
May you all be the keeper of the flame.
January 16, 2025 at 1:25 AM
May you all be the keeper of the flame.
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Over the past two years, we’ve been building @digitalbenefits.bsky.social to support accessible, effective, and equitable digital delivery of public benefits. I feel so lucky to work with people across the country in this mission. Here's to 2025!
digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications...
digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications...
Digital Benefits Network: 2024 Year in Review - Digital Government Hub
Recap the work and achievements of the Digital Benefits Network in 2024.
digitalgovernmenthub.org
January 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Over the past two years, we’ve been building @digitalbenefits.bsky.social to support accessible, effective, and equitable digital delivery of public benefits. I feel so lucky to work with people across the country in this mission. Here's to 2025!
digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications...
digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications...
Love UX research & making government services actually work for people? We're hiring a Government UX Research Engagement Manager on my team at U.S. Digital Response. Apply here and/or share! us-digital-response.breezy.hr/p/79a18ec958...
Government UX Research Engagement Manager at U.S. Digital Response
About U.S. Digital Response
U.S. Digital Response (USDR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps governments and organizations respond quickly and efficiently to support the critical needs...
us-digital-response.breezy.hr
January 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Love UX research & making government services actually work for people? We're hiring a Government UX Research Engagement Manager on my team at U.S. Digital Response. Apply here and/or share! us-digital-response.breezy.hr/p/79a18ec958...
The State of Maryland Digital team, aka Maryland Digital Service, is 1 year in. Another inspiring team focusing on the right/hard problems to make government work better for all: lnkd.in/gfQbRZFp
Maryland Department of Information Technology on LinkedIn: Yesterday, 1 year ago, Governor Wes Moore established the Maryland Digital…
Yesterday, 1 year ago, Governor Wes Moore established the Maryland Digital Service (MDDS) within the Department of Information Technology.
MDDS’s mission is…
lnkd.in
January 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The State of Maryland Digital team, aka Maryland Digital Service, is 1 year in. Another inspiring team focusing on the right/hard problems to make government work better for all: lnkd.in/gfQbRZFp
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's digital team, AKA CODE PA, is 2 years into its journey. Check out all they've accomplished! They are a government that's doing it right. www.pa.gov/governor/new...
Getting Stuff Done: Shapiro Administration Modernizes PA.gov | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
<p><i>The Shapiro Administration is transforming government services with faster permit, license, and certification approvals, a redesigned PA.gov website, and a renewed focus on accountability and tr...
www.pa.gov
January 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's digital team, AKA CODE PA, is 2 years into its journey. Check out all they've accomplished! They are a government that's doing it right. www.pa.gov/governor/new...
At the top of the Colorado Governor's Operational Agenda is (1) Digital Government and (2) Transforming Customer Experience. This is a big deal! operations.colorado.gov/the-governor...
The Governor's Operational Agenda | Gov. Office - Operations
operations.colorado.gov
January 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
At the top of the Colorado Governor's Operational Agenda is (1) Digital Government and (2) Transforming Customer Experience. This is a big deal! operations.colorado.gov/the-governor...
Yep. Felt that.
M 3.7 - 5 km NW of San Francisco Zoo, CA Link: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc75115421
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc75115421
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc75115421
earthquake.usgs.gov
January 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Yep. Felt that.
Love it when the #civictech ecosystem comes together. Proud that U.S. Digital Response was able to help build this tool to help exiting Federal workers continue in public service. www.governing.com/workforce/ne...
New Tool Helps Local Governments Hire Displaced Federal Workers
There's turnover in Washington with each new administration. Departing federal workers can bring valuable skills and experience to state and local governments.
www.governing.com
January 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Love it when the #civictech ecosystem comes together. Proud that U.S. Digital Response was able to help build this tool to help exiting Federal workers continue in public service. www.governing.com/workforce/ne...
Love this one! USDR supported Hennepin County through coaching and internal change management during their complex website transition and rebranding. Here's a case study: www.usdigitalresponse.org/resources/co...
Coaching for digital excellence: USDR partners with Hennepin County
USDR provided agile coaching services to Hennepin County, who needed to coordinate a complex website transition, rebranding effort, and organizational change.
www.usdigitalresponse.org
January 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Love this one! USDR supported Hennepin County through coaching and internal change management during their complex website transition and rebranding. Here's a case study: www.usdigitalresponse.org/resources/co...
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hello, please send Jane your thoughtful, skilled, & civic-minded AI friends!
(I worked very closely with Jane for the last 2 1/2 years & can vouch for her kindness, knowledge, & general *bestness*)
great opportunity to help SF!!
(I worked very closely with Jane for the last 2 1/2 years & can vouch for her kindness, knowledge, & general *bestness*)
great opportunity to help SF!!
🎄 Happy Holidays, Everyone! 🎄
As the year wraps up, I’m thrilled to share that I’m hiring for two critical roles that will shape how @sfgov.sf.gov uses AI to address some of our biggest challenges:
1️⃣ Principal AI Engineer
2️⃣ Principal AI Policy Analyst
Open thread for details. 🧵
As the year wraps up, I’m thrilled to share that I’m hiring for two critical roles that will shape how @sfgov.sf.gov uses AI to address some of our biggest challenges:
1️⃣ Principal AI Engineer
2️⃣ Principal AI Policy Analyst
Open thread for details. 🧵
December 31, 2024 at 6:44 PM
hello, please send Jane your thoughtful, skilled, & civic-minded AI friends!
(I worked very closely with Jane for the last 2 1/2 years & can vouch for her kindness, knowledge, & general *bestness*)
great opportunity to help SF!!
(I worked very closely with Jane for the last 2 1/2 years & can vouch for her kindness, knowledge, & general *bestness*)
great opportunity to help SF!!