Tiffany Bailey is the Deputy Director for Child Welfare’s Maintenance & Operations with the Department of Human Services. She has worked in the state government for 19 years with an emphasis in technical and workforce development. She thrives in the implementation of innovative technologies that continue to streamline daily operations all while supporting and enhancing business efficiency. She is pivotal in inspiring the business and technical partners to understand, embrace, and prepare for the impact of emerging technologies. Tiffany embraces Jamie’s Notter’s quote “Innovation is change that unlocks new value”.

Christian Balcazar is the Vice President of Sales and Customer Success at Portage CyberTech, bringing over 15 years of experience in SaaS, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. He has held key sales and leadership roles at organizations such as Manulife, Insight Canada, and INAP, where he led high-impact initiatives focused on enterprise growth, customer success, and digital transformation. 
Known for his strategic approach and strong leadership, Christian has built and scaled sales teams, driven multi-million-dollar public sector and enterprise deals, and consistently exceeded targets—earning multiple President’s Club awards. At Portage, he leads go-to-market strategy and customer engagement across digital identity, e-signature, and trust services, with a focus on delivering measurable value and long-term client success

Jeff Baker, who serves as the City Manager of the City of Morrow, GA, is a dedicated professional with a passion for driving innovation and excellence in community development. Currently, he is spearheading an ambitious initiative to implement a SMART City plan for the City of Morrow, focusing on the deployment of high-speed, low-latency fiber infrastructure as the backbone for sustainable urban growth. His work emphasizes economic development, increased density, and revitalization to transform Morrow into a forward-thinking, connected community.
With a strong foundation in management, team building, planning, and financial acumen, Jeff is committed to fostering collaborative environments that prioritize exceptional outcomes and customer service. His professional achievements reflect a strategic mindset and a proven ability to lead transformative projects that align with organizational goals and community needs.

Sumanth Kumar Gadde is an IT Technical Project Lead, Data Expert, and Transformation Strategist with over 14 years of experience delivering scalable IT and data engineering solutions across private and public sectors. He has played a pivotal role in large-scale database migrations, ensuring performance optimization and uninterrupted service. His expertise spans enterprise data architecture, complex system migrations, and analytics-driven modernization.
In Florida’s public sector, Sumanth has delivered high-impact strategic modernization and digital transformation initiatives that enhance citizen-focused services. He has worked on data protection strategies that comply with departmental requirements, safeguarding sensitive public data. He has implemented solutions that enhance system performance, simplify complex processes, and deliver effective services, while reinforcing data security and achieving significant operational savings for the state. His expertise in SAP ecosystems, advanced analytics, and secure information flows enables more agile, efficient, and citizen-focused government services.

Adam Ham is the Chief Technology Officer at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC). With over two decades of experience, Adam has worn many hats, starting as a database administrator and working his way up to his current role. Leading a team of IT professionals, Adam focuses on the smooth operation of various technical aspects, including applications, infrastructure, audio-visual systems, and printing services. His journey from the ground up reflects his dedication to the Training Center's mission of delivering innovative public safety training. 
Adam has survived multiple cyber attacks during his career and is working to mature the cyber security program at GPSTC. Adam recently obtained his CISSP certification and is currently studying for his CEH certification. Adam's strategic vision and hands-on experience enable him to guide his team in effectively supporting the diverse technological needs of public safety.

Shimell Hinesman is an Instructional Designer in the Organizational and DAS Training and Professional Development Unit for the Georgia Department of Human Services. She has worked in Georgia state government for the past nine years, including three years with the Georgia Department of Public Health as a Business Analyst. Prior to her current role, Shimell served as a Project Manager for three years in the Office of Enterprise Development where she played a key role in managing the Conference and Meeting process for DHS divisions and administrative offices, including the annual DHS Commissioner’s Leadership Meetings.
Shimell has contributed to DHS’s enterprise-level professional development initiatives, delivering training to staff across the agency. In her current role, she designs and develops a variety of learning solutions, including eLearning, microlearning, PowerPoint presentations, and other training materials.
She holds an Associate of Science degree, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, an Associate Project Manager Certification, and is a Certified Public Manager.
Shimell is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that not only meet organizational goals but also inspire and positively influence learners. She enjoys the creative process, from concept to final product and values the opportunity to see her work make a tangible impact. Outside of work, she enjoys watching movies, engaging in creative activities, and spending time with loved ones.

Seth Iskovitz is a dynamic transformational leader with a proven track record in guiding organizations through digital transformation. With a career that began in the networking sector, Seth quickly developed a passion for helping clients navigate the evolving technology landscape.
At Verizon, he played a pivotal role in supporting Fortune 500 companies, including JetBlue and Henkel, as they embraced adoption and digital strategies. His expertise in fostering innovation and driving change was further honed during his time at Gartner, where he collaborated with leading enterprises to implement effective technology solutions.
Currently, as the SLED (State and Local Government) Leader for the Eastern U.S. at Equinix, Seth is dedicated to empowering state and local agencies, as well as K-12 and higher education institutions, on their transformational journeys. He works closely with these organizations to leverage technology in enhancing public services and improving operational efficiency.
With a commitment to driving impactful change and building strong partnerships, Seth Iskovitz is passionate about helping state and local leaders harness the power technology to better serve their communities and advance their missions.

Don Katello is the Sr. Manager for the T-Mobile State Government Team, responsible for 11 states in the southeast region.  His last 12 years of his career has been spent with T-Mobile.  He has held a variety of leadership & individual contributor roles in both the Land Mobile Radio (Motorola) and Cellular Carrier industry throughout his 30-year Telecommunications career.  His current team focuses on providing secure wireless connectivity to state agencies.
When it comes to Knowledge Management and the Changing Workforce T-Mobile faces many of the same challenges as local & state government.  He looks forward to sharing best practices learned from working for T-Mobile who is a Fortune 50 U.S. company along with being the most valuable Telecommunications Company in the world.

Sheri Lee is an experienced Instructional Designer and eLearning content developer with over a decade of expertise in workforce learning, sales enablement, and accessibility. Sheri’s work spans corporate learning and development, sales enablement, higher education, and government. She designs engaging, accessible learning experiences that meet compliance standards, drives performance, and sales. She now specializes in leveraging AI, accessibility best practices, and innovative instructional design strategies to create impactful learning solutions. Sheri is passionate about shaping the future of workplace learning and committed to helping organizations empower people, build skills, and achieve measurable results.

Ginger LePage is the Director of Technology for the City of Dunwoody in Georgia. At 16 years old, her first job was changing tapes at a data center which sparked her interest in technology. She has been working in the Public Sector since 2002, serving in numerous capacities such as: Technology Director, IT Manager, dispatcher, communications training officer, CISM team lead/coordinator, supervisor, instructor, policy writer, technical software trainer, systems analyst, vendor manager, process improvement analyst, reporting manager, GIS coordinator, IT project manager, and systems administrator. Since she started with the City in 2020, her primary focus has been cybersecurity and accessibility for users and citizens.
In 2023, she received the Georgia Government Management Information Sciences (GMIS) “Spirit of GMIS” Award, the GMIS International “Rising Star” Award, and earned her Certified Government Chief Information Officer certification from University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute. In 2024, Ginger was named a “Navigator of Change” by the Atlas. In 2025, Ginger became a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member and a Certified Behavior Analysis Trainer. She also earned her Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership Master Certificate from the Professional Development Academy.
Ginger is a mother to 3 daughters ages 21, 19, and 9. She lives in Marietta, GA. She also serves as the Chairman of the Board for Numinous Flux Dance Company and sits on numerous committees for the local and International chapters of GMIS.

Raj Prahast Maheswarapu is an IT Technical Project Lead and SAP ERP Expert with over 18 years of experience delivering secure, high-impact IT solutions. He has led major SAP transformation projects, including nine years with Deloitte Consulting serving global clients such as Daimler, Caterpillar, Avnet, and International Paper.
At the Florida Department of Revenue, Raj leads strategic modernization of the State’s Child Support Program, aligning technology initiatives with the state’s mission to deliver efficient, citizen-focused services. His work has introduced innovative SAP-based solutions that improve performance, streamline processes, and optimize resources—resulting in faster service delivery, stronger data protection, and measurable cost savings for the state.
Passionate about public-sector transformation, Raj is dedicated to helping government agencies modernize legacy systems, digitize workflows, and create scalable solutions that deliver lasting benefits to citizens.

Jonathan Reich is the Chief Information Officer for the Georgia Secretary of State, bringing over 29 years of experience in information technology leadership across public and private sectors. He has led major digital transformation initiatives, including the implementation of Georgia’s comprehensive election management system (GARVIS) and statewide license management platform (GOALS). Jonathan actively collaborates with government agencies, nonprofits, and technology leaders to advance innovation in citizen services. He serves as Marketing Director for GMIS International and holds the Certified Government CIO (CGCIO) credential from UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute. A Georgia resident and dedicated volunteer, Jonathan is also an avid music enthusiast and audio engineer, and is currently pursuing his private pilot’s license.

Pamela Woods is the Director of Digital Services and Information Security Officer for the Georgia State Accounting Office, bringing over 26 years of experience in IT leadership. She has vast experience – from leading large-scale projects to ensuring compliance with critical security frameworks like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Pamela holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credential as well as the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential. At the State Accounting Office, she led the migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, a project completed on time, within budget, and under tight deadlines. Currently, she is leading the reporting team, integration team, and security/system administration team for the implementation of Workday for the State of Georgia. She has served in the United States Air Force as a Communications and Information Officer supporting combat communications and ensuring the warfighters had the required tools. As an Air Force Officer, she organized the Air Force Technology Conference and secured keynote speakers like Michael Dell.
Pamela is passionate about protecting information in all its forms and helping individuals and organizations stay secure in an increasingly digital world. She works to increase organizational focus on information security, governance, and risk management When not immersed in IT security, Pamela dedicates time to community service as an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. member and a National Association of Black Social Workers member. These organizations enrich perspective and strengthen her resolve to continue making a positive impact.