InnovateUS
@innovateus.bsky.social
InnovateUS provides no-cost, at-your-own pace, and live learning
on data, digital, innovation, and AI skills for public service professionals like you.
on data, digital, innovation, and AI skills for public service professionals like you.
Learn where AI procurement goes wrong and explore what stakeholders can do to make the process more effective. This workshop also introduces Hortus Trellis, a platform designed to provide a Consumer Reports–style interface to assess AI vendors.
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🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Learn where AI procurement goes wrong and explore what stakeholders can do to make the process more effective. This workshop also introduces Hortus Trellis, a platform designed to provide a Consumer Reports–style interface to assess AI vendors.
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
In this workshop led by Mihir Kshirsagar, attendees will learn how predictive algorithms are developed and deployed in law enforcement, the risks of feedback loops and discriminatory outcomes, and practical steps agencies can take to mitigate bias.
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➡️Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
October 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
In this workshop led by Mihir Kshirsagar, attendees will learn how predictive algorithms are developed and deployed in law enforcement, the risks of feedback loops and discriminatory outcomes, and practical steps agencies can take to mitigate bias.
➡️Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
➡️Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
How do you build a culture of innovation that sticks? Hear from experts from the State of Colorado in our recent workshop, where they explain that investing in people is the key to long-lasting change.
Watching the recording here: innovate-us.org/a-model-for-...
Watching the recording here: innovate-us.org/a-model-for-...
October 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
How do you build a culture of innovation that sticks? Hear from experts from the State of Colorado in our recent workshop, where they explain that investing in people is the key to long-lasting change.
Watching the recording here: innovate-us.org/a-model-for-...
Watching the recording here: innovate-us.org/a-model-for-...
In this workshop, Dr. Sonita Singh will introduce participants to principles of data-informed city management, with a focus on how evidence-based approaches can strengthen public services and address inequities.
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🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In this workshop, Dr. Sonita Singh will introduce participants to principles of data-informed city management, with a focus on how evidence-based approaches can strengthen public services and address inequities.
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
Join us for a new session in our #AI for public communications workshop series! In this workshop, participants will learn about AI tools, along with their risks and opportunities. Co-hosted by @northeasternu.bsky.social and @burnescenter.bsky.social
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Register events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
October 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Join us for a new session in our #AI for public communications workshop series! In this workshop, participants will learn about AI tools, along with their risks and opportunities. Co-hosted by @northeasternu.bsky.social and @burnescenter.bsky.social
Register events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
Register events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
This workshop will focus on how improving customer experience can ensure that government is accountable to and responsive to the needs of its people, and how to navigate the complexity of delivering services in the public sector. @newamerica.org
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Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
October 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This workshop will focus on how improving customer experience can ensure that government is accountable to and responsive to the needs of its people, and how to navigate the complexity of delivering services in the public sector. @newamerica.org
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
📅 Join us NEXT WEEK for our AI for Communications Professionals series!
Led by Jill Abramson and John Wihbey, this workshop will explore what’s changing in public communication, why AI matters, and how public professionals can adapt.
➡️ Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
Led by Jill Abramson and John Wihbey, this workshop will explore what’s changing in public communication, why AI matters, and how public professionals can adapt.
➡️ Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
September 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
📅 Join us NEXT WEEK for our AI for Communications Professionals series!
Led by Jill Abramson and John Wihbey, this workshop will explore what’s changing in public communication, why AI matters, and how public professionals can adapt.
➡️ Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
Led by Jill Abramson and John Wihbey, this workshop will explore what’s changing in public communication, why AI matters, and how public professionals can adapt.
➡️ Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
Stop fitting your process to the technology. Make technology serve your process.
Government agencies are rushing to adopt #AI tools for public engagement. But they are forcing their participatory processes to fit whatever new AI platform catches their attention.
Instead, map your goals.
Government agencies are rushing to adopt #AI tools for public engagement. But they are forcing their participatory processes to fit whatever new AI platform catches their attention.
Instead, map your goals.
September 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Stop fitting your process to the technology. Make technology serve your process.
Government agencies are rushing to adopt #AI tools for public engagement. But they are forcing their participatory processes to fit whatever new AI platform catches their attention.
Instead, map your goals.
Government agencies are rushing to adopt #AI tools for public engagement. But they are forcing their participatory processes to fit whatever new AI platform catches their attention.
Instead, map your goals.
In this session, participants will learn how AI can help communities identify and frame policy challenges collaboratively, moving beyond expert-driven problem definition to inclusive priority- and agenda-setting.
🔗 Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
🔗 Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
September 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In this session, participants will learn how AI can help communities identify and frame policy challenges collaboratively, moving beyond expert-driven problem definition to inclusive priority- and agenda-setting.
🔗 Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
🔗 Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
📣 NEW WORKSHOP SERIES FOR PUBLIC SECTOR COMMUNICATORS
This series explores how AI tools—when used responsibly and transparently—can strengthen communication, broaden outreach, and counter disinformation.
➡️ Register now for our first workshop on October 7 at 2 PM Eastern - innovate-us.org/amplify
This series explores how AI tools—when used responsibly and transparently—can strengthen communication, broaden outreach, and counter disinformation.
➡️ Register now for our first workshop on October 7 at 2 PM Eastern - innovate-us.org/amplify
September 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
📣 NEW WORKSHOP SERIES FOR PUBLIC SECTOR COMMUNICATORS
This series explores how AI tools—when used responsibly and transparently—can strengthen communication, broaden outreach, and counter disinformation.
➡️ Register now for our first workshop on October 7 at 2 PM Eastern - innovate-us.org/amplify
This series explores how AI tools—when used responsibly and transparently—can strengthen communication, broaden outreach, and counter disinformation.
➡️ Register now for our first workshop on October 7 at 2 PM Eastern - innovate-us.org/amplify
In this workshop, experts from Work for America and the County of Santa Clara will share how the cities of St. Louis and San Francisco reimagined their hiring practices with people—not paperwork—at the center.
➡️ Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
➡️ Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
September 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In this workshop, experts from Work for America and the County of Santa Clara will share how the cities of St. Louis and San Francisco reimagined their hiring practices with people—not paperwork—at the center.
➡️ Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
➡️ Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
Unlike many other roles in a governor’s office, there is no established template to follow for State COOs and their teams. In this session, speakers will share how CO's Governor’s Office of Operations & Cabinet Affairs has grappled with this ambiguity.
Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
September 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Unlike many other roles in a governor’s office, there is no established template to follow for State COOs and their teams. In this session, speakers will share how CO's Governor’s Office of Operations & Cabinet Affairs has grappled with this ambiguity.
Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
🚨 Register Now: New AI for Law Enforcement Workshop
In this session led by Michael Navin, learners will develop stakeholder engagement strategies and processes that support trust, transparency, and shared ownership throughout the AI lifecycle.
➡️ Register here innovate-us.org/stakeholder-...
In this session led by Michael Navin, learners will develop stakeholder engagement strategies and processes that support trust, transparency, and shared ownership throughout the AI lifecycle.
➡️ Register here innovate-us.org/stakeholder-...
September 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🚨 Register Now: New AI for Law Enforcement Workshop
In this session led by Michael Navin, learners will develop stakeholder engagement strategies and processes that support trust, transparency, and shared ownership throughout the AI lifecycle.
➡️ Register here innovate-us.org/stakeholder-...
In this session led by Michael Navin, learners will develop stakeholder engagement strategies and processes that support trust, transparency, and shared ownership throughout the AI lifecycle.
➡️ Register here innovate-us.org/stakeholder-...
Join us on October 1 for this workshop discussing how #AI is changing police operations. Participants will learn how newly available software that incorporates AI changes operational decision-making, how AI enables criminality, and more.
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
September 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Join us on October 1 for this workshop discussing how #AI is changing police operations. Participants will learn how newly available software that incorporates AI changes operational decision-making, how AI enables criminality, and more.
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
Join us on September 30 for a free workshop on AI-supported public engagement! @bethnoveck.bsky.social and Dane Gambrell will explore how to define clear goals, reach the right participants, and turn public input into actionable results using #AI. Register here events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
September 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Join us on September 30 for a free workshop on AI-supported public engagement! @bethnoveck.bsky.social and Dane Gambrell will explore how to define clear goals, reach the right participants, and turn public input into actionable results using #AI. Register here events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
Join Peter Lambrinakos for our upcoming workshop in our AI for Law Enforcement series, where public safety professionals will learn the key steps to develop tailored #AI policies that actually work.
🔗 Register here innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
🔗 Register here innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
September 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Join Peter Lambrinakos for our upcoming workshop in our AI for Law Enforcement series, where public safety professionals will learn the key steps to develop tailored #AI policies that actually work.
🔗 Register here innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
🔗 Register here innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
Millions of Americans who qualify for government benefits never enroll, often due to complex processes and information gaps. In this workshop, Alister Martin from the @burnescenter.bsky.social will share how #AI can help bridge this divide.
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
August 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Millions of Americans who qualify for government benefits never enroll, often due to complex processes and information gaps. In this workshop, Alister Martin from the @burnescenter.bsky.social will share how #AI can help bridge this divide.
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
🗓️ On Sep 11, join us for our first session in our democratic engagement workshop series!
In this free workshop, participants will learn the 9-step checklist for effective AI-powered civic participation. Led by @bethnoveck.bsky.social & Danielle Allen
Register here innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
In this free workshop, participants will learn the 9-step checklist for effective AI-powered civic participation. Led by @bethnoveck.bsky.social & Danielle Allen
Register here innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
August 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🗓️ On Sep 11, join us for our first session in our democratic engagement workshop series!
In this free workshop, participants will learn the 9-step checklist for effective AI-powered civic participation. Led by @bethnoveck.bsky.social & Danielle Allen
Register here innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
In this free workshop, participants will learn the 9-step checklist for effective AI-powered civic participation. Led by @bethnoveck.bsky.social & Danielle Allen
Register here innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
How can public agencies ensure that AI-powered translations meet the needs of their communities?
Led by @ruthienachmany.bsky.social and Barbara Niveyro, this session will explore how a human-centered approach can transform language access in government.
Sign up here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
Led by @ruthienachmany.bsky.social and Barbara Niveyro, this session will explore how a human-centered approach can transform language access in government.
Sign up here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
August 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
How can public agencies ensure that AI-powered translations meet the needs of their communities?
Led by @ruthienachmany.bsky.social and Barbara Niveyro, this session will explore how a human-centered approach can transform language access in government.
Sign up here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
Led by @ruthienachmany.bsky.social and Barbara Niveyro, this session will explore how a human-centered approach can transform language access in government.
Sign up here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
New workshop: This session led by Sonita Singh explores what it means to “keep a human in the loop” in the public sector. Participants will define their role in guiding AI systems, ensuring outputs are accurate, context-aware, and trustworthy.
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🔗 Register for free! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
August 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
New workshop: This session led by Sonita Singh explores what it means to “keep a human in the loop” in the public sector. Participants will define their role in guiding AI systems, ensuring outputs are accurate, context-aware, and trustworthy.
🔗 Register for free! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
🔗 Register for free! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
🎉 NOW LIVE: Responsible AI for Public Sector Legal Professionals Part 2
This course will explore topics for legal professionals, such as data governance and #AI project design, while addressing societal challenges.
📝 Register now course.innovate-us.org
🔗For more details innovate-us.org/ai-legal
This course will explore topics for legal professionals, such as data governance and #AI project design, while addressing societal challenges.
📝 Register now course.innovate-us.org
🔗For more details innovate-us.org/ai-legal
August 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🎉 NOW LIVE: Responsible AI for Public Sector Legal Professionals Part 2
This course will explore topics for legal professionals, such as data governance and #AI project design, while addressing societal challenges.
📝 Register now course.innovate-us.org
🔗For more details innovate-us.org/ai-legal
This course will explore topics for legal professionals, such as data governance and #AI project design, while addressing societal challenges.
📝 Register now course.innovate-us.org
🔗For more details innovate-us.org/ai-legal
🚨 New workshop series: AI for Law Enforcement 🚨
This free series equips law enforcement and anyone interested in the intersection of AI and public safety with the knowledge and tools to use AI responsibly to protect the public.
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
This free series equips law enforcement and anyone interested in the intersection of AI and public safety with the knowledge and tools to use AI responsibly to protect the public.
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
August 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🚨 New workshop series: AI for Law Enforcement 🚨
This free series equips law enforcement and anyone interested in the intersection of AI and public safety with the knowledge and tools to use AI responsibly to protect the public.
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
This free series equips law enforcement and anyone interested in the intersection of AI and public safety with the knowledge and tools to use AI responsibly to protect the public.
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
🤔 What should you know about AI chatbots in the public sector?
Chatbots are everywhere, but when it comes to using them in government, where do you start? In under 3 minutes, hear from Vance Ricks from Northeastern University on what chatbots are and how they can benefit the public sector!
Chatbots are everywhere, but when it comes to using them in government, where do you start? In under 3 minutes, hear from Vance Ricks from Northeastern University on what chatbots are and how they can benefit the public sector!
August 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
🤔 What should you know about AI chatbots in the public sector?
Chatbots are everywhere, but when it comes to using them in government, where do you start? In under 3 minutes, hear from Vance Ricks from Northeastern University on what chatbots are and how they can benefit the public sector!
Chatbots are everywhere, but when it comes to using them in government, where do you start? In under 3 minutes, hear from Vance Ricks from Northeastern University on what chatbots are and how they can benefit the public sector!
Are our governments ready for the next big shock? 🌍
From pandemics to cybersecurity threats, resilience isn’t optional. This workshop offers real-world strategies & case studies for building a future-ready government.
🔗 Sign up for free and join us on August 26! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
From pandemics to cybersecurity threats, resilience isn’t optional. This workshop offers real-world strategies & case studies for building a future-ready government.
🔗 Sign up for free and join us on August 26! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
August 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Are our governments ready for the next big shock? 🌍
From pandemics to cybersecurity threats, resilience isn’t optional. This workshop offers real-world strategies & case studies for building a future-ready government.
🔗 Sign up for free and join us on August 26! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
From pandemics to cybersecurity threats, resilience isn’t optional. This workshop offers real-world strategies & case studies for building a future-ready government.
🔗 Sign up for free and join us on August 26! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
🌎 Digital accessibility isn’t optional, it’s essential. In an InnovateUS workshop, Joe Oakhart reminded us that design impacts everyone.
This means high‑contrast text, alt tags for images, and clear navigation for screen readers.
Watch the full recording: innovate-us.org/making-digit...
This means high‑contrast text, alt tags for images, and clear navigation for screen readers.
Watch the full recording: innovate-us.org/making-digit...
August 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🌎 Digital accessibility isn’t optional, it’s essential. In an InnovateUS workshop, Joe Oakhart reminded us that design impacts everyone.
This means high‑contrast text, alt tags for images, and clear navigation for screen readers.
Watch the full recording: innovate-us.org/making-digit...
This means high‑contrast text, alt tags for images, and clear navigation for screen readers.
Watch the full recording: innovate-us.org/making-digit...