Workshops
The Tech & Delivery with ARP workshop series aims to foster a community of sharing and collaboration as government practitioners navigate this historic influx of investment. Government attendees will come away with useful, actionable resources to help them implement ARP priorities using leading data and tech tools and practices.
In these workshop sessions, attendees will:
Connect with other government leaders to share information and learn from peers in a trusted, neutral space;
See demos of promising, community-driven approaches for investing ARP-related funds;
Discuss common needs and questions around ARP funding, with a goal to learn from one another and also leverage Georgetown resources to respond with timely and relevant insights; and
Take away resources individuals can use as they navigate ARP opportunities within their government organization.
Invitees include leadership from U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. This event is for government organizations only and not transferable to outside of the public sector.
Wednesday, June 9 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET
Using data to supercharge a more equitable recovery
Opportunities with the American Rescue Plan to build data analysis, infrastructure, and civic engagement
Hosts:
Beeck Center fellows, Denice Ross and Kyla Fullenwider
Speakers:
Results for America to provide a high-level overview of the most recent ARP guidance.
Demos of innovative approaches with data and evidence to foster equitable and impactful service delivery in their communities:
Nichole Dunn | Vice President of Federal Policy, Results for America
Liana Elliott | Mayor’s Office Deputy Chief of Staff, City of New Orleans
Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean | Vice President, Fair Count
Frank Kohstall | Chief Data Advocate, State of Ohio
Wednesday, June 16 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
Taking Control of Procurement
Opportunities with the American Rescue Plan to procure better technology and invest in the future
Host:
Beeck Center fellow, Waldo Jaquith
Speakers:
Rachel Laiserin | CFO, NYC Department of Design and Construction
Miatta Myers | Acquisition Agilist, General Services Administration / 18F
Janell Schafer | Procurement Lead, Colorado Digital Service
Tuesday, June 22 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
Unemployment Insurance Modernization
Opportunities with the American Rescue Plan to streamline processes to deliver unemployment benefits quickly to those who need it most
Host:
Beeck Center fellow, Waldo Jaquith
Speakers:
Marina Nitze | Public Interest Technology Fellow, New America
Abby McQuade | Chief Innovation Officer, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Jill Gutierrez | Director of Strategic Outreach and Planning, State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Raju Gadiraju | Chief Information Officer, State of North Carolina Department of Commerce
Thursday, July 1 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
Emergency Rental Assistance and the Eviction Pipeline
Opportunities with the American Rescue Plan to repair pathways to housing security
Host:
Beeck Center fellow, Katya Abazajian
Speaker:
Rebecca Yae | Senior Research Analyst, National Low-Income Housing Coalition
Sue Speakman-Gomez | President, HousingLink Minnesota
Nick Wade | Software Engineer, City of Philadelphia
Margaret Haltom | Emergency Rental Assistance Manager and Urban Planner, Memphis Neighborhood Preservation, Inc.
Fred Tran | Division Manager for Rent Stabilization Program, City of San Jose
Tuesday, July 13 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
People-powered Recovery
Using public participation to shape a community-informed investment strategy for the American Rescue Plan funding and long-term equitable recovery
Host:
Beeck Center fellow, Ariel Kennan
Speakers:
Zach Conine | Nevada State Treasurer
Kiki Turner | Deputy Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Department of Finance, City and County of Denver
Sarah Beth Gehl | Research Director, Southern Economic Advancement Project
Wednesday, August 4 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
Integrated Benefits: Going Further with ARP
Improving pathways to social safety net benefits with investments from the American Rescue Plan
Host:
Beeck Center fellow, Sara Soka
Speakers:
Robert Gordon | Senior Counselor, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Former Director of the State of Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services
Jennifer Wagner | Director of Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Jovon Perry | Director of Economic Assistance and Employment Supports, Children and Family Services, State of Minnesota
Steph White | Cross-Enrollment Coordinator, Department of Health and Human Services, State of Michigan
Tuesday, August 17th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
Child Care: Improving outreach, engagement and delivery
Learn how governments and lead agencies are utilizing American Rescue Plan funding to improve data systems, inclusive outreach, and accessible technology to engage child care providers and deliver services to families
Host:
Beeck Center fellow, Ariel Kennan
Speakers:
Annemarie Valdez | President, First Steps Kent
Kristin Cowart | Director of Children's Services, St. Louis MHB
Steven Hicks | Deputy State Superintendent, Early Childhood Development, State of Maryland
Tuesday, August 31st from 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
Broadband
Opportunities with the American Rescue Plan to understand gaps in access, infrastructure, and adoption of broadband to connect those who need it most
Host:
Beeck Center fellow, Tyler Kleykamp
Speakers:
Scott Gaul | Chief Data Officer, State of Connecticut
Corian Zacher | State & Local Initiatives, Next Century Cities
Joshua Edmonds | Director of Digital Inclusion, City of Detroit
