Christina Adams is a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) with a background in web development and user experience design. She has dedicated her career to crafting inclusive, accessible digital experiences that empower diverse audiences. With years of experience in user-centered design, Christina developed a deep understanding of assistive technologies and the needs of users with disabilities. By combining design insight with technical proficiency, she leads the delivery of innovative services that strengthen digital programs across private and public sectors. Christina regularly provides accessibility education through lectures and workshops and consults with hundreds of organizations worldwide to guide designers and developers toward sustainable, inclusive practices.

Arthur Buto is the State's GIS Program Manager in the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development (OPSD), where he leads the Statewide GIS Program in coordinating geospatial planning, data sharing, and collaboration among State, county, and federal partners. The Statewide GIS Program is also responsible for maintaining the State's geospatial Open Data portal, which is home to over 400 datasets from various governmental partners.
With over 40 years in the technology sector and more than 26 years in State government, he has held positions at the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Hawaiʻi Department of Education, the State Public Charter School Commission, and the University of Hawaiʻi. He also represents OPSD on the Hawaiʻi Board on Geographic Names, providing recommendations to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names for Hawaiian place names, and he is a past president of the Hawaiʻi Geographic Information Coordinating Council, a key organization for interagency coordination among GIS professionals in Hawaiʻi.
He actively promotes GIS education and engagement through regular trainings for new users, monthly GIS-themed Brown Bag luncheons, quarterly State GIS user meetings, and ongoing information exchanges with county GIS coordinators.

Darren Cantrill is the Information Systems Manager for the Systems and Procedures Office within the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS), where he leads enterprise IT strategy, operations, and platform modernization efforts for the State of Hawaii.
In his current role, Darren is responsible for advancing statewide digital services, including leading the implementation of a centralized ServiceNow platform designed to streamline government services, improve workforce efficiency, and enhance access to information across agencies. His work focuses on aligning technology with business needs, simplifying user experience, and enabling data-driven decision-making at scale.
Prior to joining DAGS, Darren served as IT Manager at the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), where he oversaw enterprise IT operations for the Administration Division. Across both roles, he has led initiatives spanning infrastructure modernization, application development, service delivery transformation, and cross-agency collaboration.
With over 30 years of experience in public sector IT, Darren has held leadership roles across data center operations, development operations, service management, and enterprise support. He is known for driving practical, results-oriented technology solutions that improve how government serves both employees and the public.

Erich Chen is a highly experienced IT professional, taking global experience and tailoring it locally for over 20 years. He has led significant implementations at major institutions, and supported organizations through change. Erich has lived in Hawaii since 2007 with his family.

Ms. Jimmie L. Collins has served, since February 2020, as the Chief for Planning and Operations at Hawaii State Office of Homeland Security. In this position, she creates and implements statewide planning, develops and fields exercises, and leads the office’s operations for a range of homeland security issues, including terrorism and domestic violent extremism, elections, and cybersecurity. In her position, she also oversees three statewide programs: Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Threats.
Prior this position, Jimmie served in the Federal Civil Service for nearly 35 years across the Departments of Defense, Treasury, State, and Energy, including overseas tours in Japan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Iraq and travels throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Most recently, she served as Department of Energy (DoE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Senior Policy Advisor to Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) Headquarters, in Hawaii. There she handled a broad range of strategic issues and provided advice and in-depth analysis on a broad range of technical, scientific, and policy topics.

Stephen Courtney was appointed as Deputy Director for the City and County of Honolulu Department of Information Technology (DIT) in February 2021. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of the department which delivers Information Technology (IT) services to Honolulu’s residents, businesses, employees, and visitors as well as other City departments. The DIT performs application development with the latest languages, network design and engineering for data, video, VoIP, teleconferencing, and radio systems, cybersecurity and infrastructure support, maintenance of multiple data centers 24/7, and the running of Drivers License/Motor Vehicle Registration and Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
He was also appointed as a board member to the Hawai‘i 911 Board in May 2022 where he performs administration of the 911 Fund.
He previously worked in IT with the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense contracts for over 35 years while in the Washington DC area. Stephen holds a BS Electrical Engineering degree from Drexel University and MBA-Finance from American University.

Kira is responsible for developing a comprehensive strategy to ensure effective and efficient handling of data across all City and County of Honolulu departments, while overseeing the City’s data management and data analytics, governance, protection, and dissemination efforts. Kira specializes in leveraging collaboration and innovative ideas to improve processes and systems to streamline data operations, and provide insights that inform and aid in decision making to better serve the residents of Oahu. She is a seasoned data professional with 25+ years of experience in the private sector at companies like Microsoft, Cisco Systems and eBay, and previously served as a management information systems manager for the City and County of San Francisco.

Craig Clouet is managing the State of Hawaii's Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity GIS program. The department collects and manages large amounts of data from various sources across the state. Prior to this position, Mr Clouet worked on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts in the Governor's office. Craig has a long career including a decade with Esri, teaching at local universities, and serving on the volunteer geospatial non-profit organization.

The Office of Enterprise Technology Services’ Cyber Security Program is led by State CISO, Vincent Hoang, who is responsible for securing state government information resources and infrastructure. He brings 25 years’ experience in developing and implementing effective information technology strategies, including the application of cybersecurity, network management and systems design to improve business outcomes. Vincent most recently served as the enterprise architect for Hawaiian Telcom, where he secured infrastructure for customers and conducted network architecture, performance, security risk and systems infrastructure assessments. He also worked as a senior systems consultant for Bank of Hawaii and a security engineer for Munger, Tolles and Olson in Los Angeles, CA.

Jodi Ito is the Chief Information Security Officer with the University of Hawaii System. She collaborates with the Data Governance Director, University General Counsel, and the Office of the Vice President for Research & Innovation to secure all institutional information & research assets. Her responsibilities span cyber risk management, compliance, policies, research cybersecurity, vulnerability & risk assessments, incident response, and security awareness across all 10 UH campuses. She is active in professional organizations such as EDUCAUSE, CyberHawaii, NWACC, and REN-ISAC. She is a Co-Investigator for the Google Cybersecurity Clinic grant and NSF Scholarship For Services grant, and was the Principal Investigator for the NSA GenCyber Hawaii program from 2015-2024. She earned a BS & MS in Computer Sciences from UH Manoa. Jodi has been with the UH system for over 40 years.

Anton Krucky is currently serving as Director of the Department of Community Services.  Before coming to the Department of Community Services, he served as the Executive Director of the Office of Housing, City and County of Honolulu. He previously was the General Manager of IBM Pacific, and President & CEO of Tissue Genesis, Inc.  Anton also consulted in Leadership Management and Strategic Planning for his company HSM Concepts, Inc.
Anton attended the University of Maryland with a degree in Criminology.

Kurt Lager is the Chief of the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department for the City and County of Honolulu, the primary responder for Oʻahu’s 227 miles of coastline. With nearly three decades of lifesaving experience, he has helped shape the modern Ocean Safety Department through its transition to a standalone agency, with a focus on strengthening public safety, supporting personnel, and serving the community.

Daniel Liu leads a team of Customer Engineers and Enterprise Architects at Google who partner with state and local governments and higher education to develop and implement innovative technology solutions. A recognized authority on databases and AI, he is a published author and frequent speaker at industry conferences worldwide, sharing his expertise with organizations seeking to leverage technology for a strategic advantage. His contributions to the field have earned him accolades such as the SELECT Editorial Award for Best Article (2001), recognition as OTN Architect of the Week (2004), and the Ken Jacobs Award (2017).
Prior to Google, Daniel held key leadership positions at Oracle and First American, where he spearheaded the creation of one of North America's largest and most complex database environments. His deep technical expertise and commitment to public sector innovation make him a valuable resource for organizations navigating the evolving technology landscape.

Rod Low is a senior GIS Analyst who serves as the Acting GIS Administrator for the Honolulu Land Information System (HoLIS), within the Department of Planning and Permitting at the City and County of Honolulu. He has previously worked in Hawaii with the GIS software firm ESRI, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the GIS consulting company GDSI Hawaii.

Kyle Makanui is an Information Technology Specialist and the Section Chief of the Public Information Access Section at the Office of Enterprise Technology Services for the State of Hawaii. He leads the team that plans, builds, and maintains the state’s public facing web and web application systems. Kyle provides technical guidance on tools that help improve information sharing and accessibility, and he oversees major projects involving the statewide websites, open data platform, and other online platforms that help the public access government information.

Sunil Murthy is Field CTO for Data & AI at IBM, leading Generative AI adoption across the US market with a focus on IBM Watsonx. Having advised 250+ enterprises, he helps organizations adopt AI-first intelligent workflows, drive productivity by reimagining existing processes and accelerate time-to-value through proven methodologies.
With 25+ years in enterprise software, Sunil brings deep expertise across AI/ML, Data Fabric, and Information Architecture delivering Enterprise data readiness for AI. His career at IBM spans software engineering, product management, solution architecture and consulting giving him a rare ability to bridge technical depth with business impact.
He helps enterprise leaders move confidently from AI ambition to real-world results.

Dr. Gloria Niles is the Chief Academic Technology Innovation Officer for the University of Hawaiʻi System. In this executive role in the Office of the President, she leads technology innovation across all 10 campuses. Dr. Niles is responsible for driving the comprehensive integration of information technologies, with a specific focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. She spearheads the development of system-wide strategies and roadmaps to advance student access, research productivity, and administrative efficiency. Her work ensures that the university remains at the forefront of the ethical and impactful deployment of advanced technology solutions.
As a thought leader, Dr. Niles builds governance frameworks for responsible technology adoption and leads initiatives to improve digital literacy across the university community. She also manages academic technology infrastructure and fosters collaborations with industry partners to align university research with workforce demands. Dr. Niles holds a Master’s degree in a technology-related field and a PhD in Education, and brings extensive experience in senior IT leadership, specializing in strategic planning, academic technology, and the integration of AI within higher education.

Bennette E. Misalucha brings more than thirty years of business and community experience in her role as Executive Director of the State Workforce Development Council. A former State Senator, she represented Pearl City, Aiea, Pearl Harbor, and lower Halawa. Prior to entering public service, Senator Misalucha was a respected community leader in Hawai`i who had held key executive positions in banking, marketing, public policy, and community outreach sectors. She spent more than 16 years in banking and was Senior Vice President at Central Pacific Bank at its corporate banking division. Early in her career, Bennette was a television reporter and news producer, both in Hawai`i (KHON Channel 2 News) and in the Philippines. Bennette's work has earned her many distinctions, such as Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Hawaii, the United Filipino Community Council Progress Awards in Banking and Finance, the State Mother of the Year by American Mothers Inc. and one of top Ten Women Volunteers in Hawai'i by Pacific Business News. She is also an alumnus of the Pacific Century Fellows program, Hawaii 'i's version of the White House Fellows. In 2022, Bennette received the Presidential Banaag Medal, the highest recognition given by the Philippine Government to a Filipino overseas.

With over 25 years of experience and prior to his appointment as the Deputy Director for Law Enforcement, Jared was the Chief Investigator of the Department of Public Safety’s Narcotics Enforcement Division where he served as both a Criminal Investigator and Supervisory Investigator. In his capacity as the State’s Narcotics Enforcement Chief, Jared was responsible for the regulation of the legitimate controlled substances industries in Hawaii, as well as the enforcement of the State’s controlled substances laws. Jared worked as an Investigator with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney with the City and County of Honolulu, Conservation and Resources Enforcement Officer with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, and as a Harbors Enforcement Officer with the Department of Transportation. Adding to his accomplishments, he is a graduate of the 251st Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. His considerable knowledge and experience will help in fulfilling the department’s mission, goals, and core values.

Dr. Alan R. Shark is an associate professor for the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University and a core faculty member at the Center for Human AI Innovation in Society (CHAIS). Additionally, he previously served as executive director of the Public Technology Institute (PTI) for over twenty years. He is a National Academy of Public Administration Fellow, founder and Co-Chair of the Standing Panel on Technology Leadership, and executive committee member of ASPA’s Section on Science and Technology in Government. He has over 12 book titles bearing his name, including his latest book, Artificial Intelligence – A Primer for State and Local Government, and the textbook Technology and Public Management, second edition. Shark speaks and writes on all matters related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, including technology leadership, policy, governance, and applications. His podcast and blog can be found at https://sharkbytes.net.