Kelly's primary passion is delivering better products by connecting production teams and customers through automation and empathy. He has extensive experience as an Agile Coach consulting for Fortune 100 companies, NGOs, government agencies, and educational institutions. Kelly holds a BA summa cum laude along with numerous certifications in product management methodologies like SAFe and Scrum. He stays involved in the tech community, contributing to open-source projects in both code and community capacities. 

As the Secretariat Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (ODEIA) at the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), Jennifer leads and supports DEIA work that directly impacts and supports over 23,000 employees within the secretariat. She is a proud alumnus of both Howard University and Suffolk University. Jennifer is a change agent focused on the transformative process of personal and societal disruption of status quo inequity, inequality, and injustice. As a powerful Black Woman in leadership, she takes pride in supporting and mentoring Women of Color on their journeys of purposefully walking in the power that they possess. Jennifer curates empowering mutual learning environments and leverages her coaching and mentoring skills to foster collaborative leadership and inclusive cultures. Jennifer specializes in racial equity and cultivating spaces where BIPOC leaders can thrive and excel and is passionate about dismantling systemic and institutional racist structures within local and state government. Her achievements include being the 1st Haitian American & 2nd African American woman to receive the 2020 Commonwealth Suffolk Fellowship, a 2023 recipient of the Advancing Equity and Justice Award from the Massachusetts LGBTQ Youth Commission, and a 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award from Suffolk University.

Tami is a 27+ year HP veteran with an impressive track record of generating profitable growth across hardware, services, and software. She is an influential and tenacious sales leader who has been a driving force behind bringing HP’s consumer and commercial innovations to market. She currently leads the HP U.S. Consumer Channel Sales organization and is responsible for leading all aspects of HP's U.S. consumer channel sales for both retail and online.
Tami Beach currently serves as the Vice President of U.S. Consumer Channel Sales at HP Inc. In this role, Tami leads the strategic direction and execution of sales efforts across the U.S. consumer market, driving growth and market penetration through excellent sales operations, innovative strategies, and strong partnerships. Prior to this, she led the Commercial Channel Print Sales where she was responsible for driving profitable growth and share for HP’s office print categories.
Tami holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and an MBA from Boise State University. She and her husband Scott reside in Idaho and have three grown daughters. In her free time, Tami enjoys boating with her family and is a season ticket holder for BSU football, Broadway in Boise, and Shakespeare in the Park.

Marybeth Boczon serves as Director of Technical Services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Marybeth oversees a team of Tier 2 technicians supporting over 3250 employees and 250 diverse locations across the state. She has over 30 years of experience in the IT field and has been with the Commonwealth for the past 19 years. A committed lifelong learner, she recently completed the Commonwealth's Management Certificate Program (MCP) which is designed for self-motivated managers who are looking to enhance their leadership and managerial skills and are dedicated to the successful mission of their agency and secretariat.

Richard Curtis is an award-winning innovative Human Resource Executive who translates business vision into HR initiatives that improve performance, growth, and employee engagement. As a senior HR Manager in the Financial Industry for 20 years, Richard had developed unique talent pipeline programs, partnering with community organizations /universities to support underrepresented populations of talent into the financial industry. Richard has had the pleasure of speaking at leadership conferences throughout his career sharing his vision on how to support employees and managers in the workplace, including incorporating a Mentorship component in the program design. Richard joined the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in 2020 with the goal to develop programs to support over 4500 employees including a MassDOT Mentorship Program. Richard is the recipient of the Governor Paul Cellucci Award for Leadership and Mentoring in State Government in 2022, and the 2019 Recipient of the Diversity Inclusion Champion Award – Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA). Richard and his wife of 40+ years reside in Richard’s hometown of Marblehead, MA.

Elliot is a technical leader behind Tyler Technologies' initiatives on behalf of high-profile government organizations to help them manage, share, and explain their data more effectively. Elliot is an expert on cross-organizational data sharing, data analytics and visualization, and data standards. He also brings deep experience using data visualizations to help non-data savvy users understand data, and he trains government employees, developers and data scientists on how to use APIs and web visualization frameworks together.

Santiago "Santi" Garces, driven by early experiences in his native Bogotá, Colombia, has dedicated his career to optimizing government efficiency and effectiveness. As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the City of Boston, he leads the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), striving to make it an engine of transformation by employing data science and human-centered design. With a robust history in civic tech roles, including pivotal CIO positions in South Bend and Pittsburgh, Santi has won the Bloomberg’s Mayor Innovation project for the Commuter's Trust and has played an instrumental role in citywide technological advancements. A multilingual and a tech-savvy innovator, Santi has also co-founded a nonprofit, enFocus, aimed at creating innovative solutions for government and industry. His leadership, spanning planning, sustainability, and technological infrastructure, continues to shape the cities he serves towards a more efficient, inclusive, and technologically advanced future.

Ramon is a visionary technology leader and seasoned technology executive who currently serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the City of Chelsea. With a career spanning over three decades in the realm of information technology, Ramon has consistently demonstrated his ability to leverage cutting-edge digital solutions for the betterment of private and public administration. His unwavering commitment to innovation and his deep understanding of the intersection between technology and government have positioned him as a driving force behind Chelsea's digital transformation.
Under Ramon's leadership, the City of Chelsea is undergoing a remarkable digital evolution, marked by the implementation of groundbreaking  city initiatives, data-driven decision-making processes, and a strengthened the City’s cybersecurity infrastructure. His strategic vision has not only enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal operations but has also improved the quality of life for Chelsea's residents. Ramon's dedication to fostering collaboration within his team and the will to build strong partnerships with local businesses and organizations has been instrumental in positioning Chelsea as a model city for technology-driven governance.
Ramon is not just a CIO; he is a change-maker and a catalyst for progress in the public sector. His passion for harnessing the power of technology to create positive outcomes for the community has earned him respect both within the city and beyond. With Ramon at the helm, the City of Chelsea continues to pave the way for innovative, inclusive, and forward-thinking approaches to municipal governance in the digital age.

Anu Goutham serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for MassDOT.  As a technology leader, she provides strategic direction and supports MassDOT business divisions with delivery of secure, resilient, and modern technology solutions. Proficient in Cloud Platform applications and strategy, her goal is to provide modern resident facing services that creates efficiencies and provide an equitable and accessible user experience not just to support today's needs but extendable for future needs. MassDOT Technology team are recipients of  Secretary’s Leadership & Innovation Award in 2023 for their technology leadership and implementation of Work and Family Mobility Act. They are also recipients of multiple Commonwealth Citation for Outstanding Performance recognitions for other innovative implementation of resident impacting applications and services.
Anu also spent many years in the private sector across a broad range of industries including retail, real estate, technology start-ups, payments, internet commerce delivering on many innovative products.

Robert Groat is the EVP of Technology and Strategy for SMX. He brings 30+ years of experience in designing, developing and delivering products and services, especially in financial services, healthcare, federal, and DOD sectors.
Under Rob’s leadership, SMX has developed large-scale cloud solutions for Treasury, DOJ, DOI, U.S. Navy, Fannie Mae, Siemens, Medtronic, and more. The first use of virtualization technologies in theater (for the forward-deployed Marine Expeditionary Forces) took place under his leadership, as did the first government-wide solution hosted in the AWS cloud.  
He has co-published numerous papers on advanced optimization mathematics, holds a patent in numerical analyses methods, and was the winner of the Northern Virginia Technology Council CTO Innovator of the Year award for his pioneering work in deploying cloud solutions for the federal government.
Rob holds a BS in Electrical Engineering, a BS in Computer Engineering, and several professional certifications across AWS, Google, and Microsoft.

Cheryl Hamilton is the founder and Executive Director of Stellar Story Company, which helps people and institutions develop extraordinary stories and unforgettable events that lead to meaningful change. Hamilton and her team lead custom storytelling, coaching, and related programs for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. She brings more than twenty years of experience directing local and national nonprofit programs focused on employment, immigration, and iversity, equity, and inclusion. Hamilton also directs curation and coaching for Stories from the Stage, the award-winning media program featured on WORLDChannel and PBS. She is also the creator and director of Suitcase Stories, a program that features stories of refugee and immigrant life.

Mehreen has dedicated over 24 years to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in multiple leadership positions. She started her state service with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) serving in many leadership roles, including ACIO for multiple agencies supporting mission critical applications. Currently, she is the Deputy Chief Technology Officer at the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS). At EOTSS, she oversees enterprise applications, low code/no code environments, integration services, collaboration and reporting platforms.

Robin leads a team of 200+ IT professionals, supporting the IT needs of numerous government agencies, boards, and commissions. Her goal is to deliver business value to her organization through the use of technology. Prior to her time at Administration and Finance, Robin was the Chief Information Officer for the Massachusetts State Treasury. Robin also spent many years in the private sector, serving as manager and software engineer in MathWorks, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and Hewlett Packard, as well as adjunct faculty member at Northeastern University, teaching Computer Science classes.

Greg Martin is the Chief Information Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Greg’s large IT team is responsible for all technology investments and operations for EOEEA and its agencies, including the Departments of Conservation & Recreation, Energy Resources, Agricultural Resources, Fish and Game, Public Utilities, and Environmental Protection, plus the Massachusetts Environmental Police and offices managing environmental policy, water resources & infrastructure, toxics use, coastal zones, and more.  Greg’s 16-year career with the Commonwealth also includes extensive work at the Executive Office of Health and Human Services where he managed EOHHS’s voice and data networks, enterprise mobility, collaboration technologies, server projects, e-discovery, and a variety of other operations and infrastructure technologies. As a former Captain in the United States Air Force, Greg learned to lead, collaborate, and manage multifunctional teams and projects in locations all around the world.

Bill McAvoy has a long career of government innovation and leadership. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), which has been recognized as the most inclusive state supplier diversity program in the country. The SDO certifies diverse and small businesses and connects them with resources and public and private contracting opportunities. Bill’s prior public service experience also includes serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel in the Operational Services Division and as Assistant Attorney General / Environmental Advocate, Legal Counsel for Operations, Budget Director and Senior Counsel to the Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General. He previously worked in the private sector for several companies, including Hewlett Packard Corp. Bill received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Merrimack College, Master’s degree in Business Administration from Suffolk University and Juris Doctorate degree from New England School of Law.

Christine McCarthy currently serves as the Director of Customer Engagement at the Executive Office for Services and Securities (EOTSS), leveraging a career spanning 17 years in state and local government. Recognized as a self-motivated and innovative leader, Christine has demonstrated a proven track record in overseeing large-scale organizations and projects.
In her role, Christine collaborates with senior management to formulate long-term strategic and operational initiatives aligned with organizational goals in delivering EOTSS's products and services. Overseeing the Centralized Intake Group (CIG), Business Relationship Manager, and ServiceNow Team, she focuses on comprehending customer needs, ensuring consistency and transparency in EOTSS's service catalog and pricing, and providing IT services that align with customer requirements. This encompasses continual review and enhancement of the Service Catalog, incorporating insights from Enterprise customers and staying abreast of current technology trends. Previously, Christine held the position of Director of Operations at the Executive Office of Administration and Finance (A&F).
Christine is an alumna of Northeastern University and has completed the Suffolk University Moakley Center for Public Administration and Massachusetts Municipal Associations Certificate Program. She holds a Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Christine was honored as the recipient of the Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service in 2021, notably for her work on the Future of Work Initiative.

Greg McCarthy is the first Chief Information Security Officer for the City of Boston and career public servant. Since joining the City of Boston’s Cybersecurity Team in 2010, Greg has managed the implementation of numerous information security solutions, developed the City's first cybersecurity awareness program for employees and successfully enforced the use of multi-factor authentication for all employees. In his role, Greg continues to lead efforts to strengthen the cybersecurity capabilities across the City and further the team’s mission through modernizing technology, partnerships, and regular training. Greg is a cybersecurity leader and change agent who is focused on strengthening cybersecurity for the City of Boston and all municipal governments through partnership and collaboration. Greg is also the Co-founder and Co-Chair of the Coalition of City CISOs. Prior to joining the City of Boston, Greg spent seven years working at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Greg holds an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and a graduate degree in Information Assurance, both from Northeastern University. He has also earned a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification from ISACA, graduate certification in Project Management from Boston University, and a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute.

Tom Myers is the General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at the Executive Office Technology Services and Security (EOTSS). Tom has more than 10 years’ experience as a practicing attorney in both the public and private sector. He oversees the EOTSS legal, e-discovery, and privacy teams. Tom is building the Commonwealth’s privacy program from the ground up, including the development of enterprise privacy policies, implementation of privacy impact assessments for third-party vendors, and establishment of a statewide privacy council aimed at information sharing, raising privacy awareness, and minimizing privacy risks across the Commonwealth.  Tom holds a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University, a J.D from New England Law Boston, and is a certified privacy professional through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Susan Noyes is the Director at the Office of Municipal and School Technology (OMST) at the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) for the Commonwealth. She is responsible for overseeing the OMST staff, which administers the municipal cybersecurity awareness training grant (MCAGP) to public government organizations and the Cybersecurity Health Check services, provide guidance on technology needs and best practices and consults on common municipal challenges. Susan and her team advise municipalities and schools on the availability of the Community Compact Cabinet Grants and other partner resources, while also serving as the OMST liaison with the MA Tech Collaborative/CRMWG.
Susan joined EOTSS in January 2020 serving in the Office of Municipal and School Technology (OMST) as a Municipal and School IT Manager until October 2022. Prior to joining EOTSS, she served in municipal government for 15+ years, most recently as a municipal IT Director and prior to that in multiple municipal roles. Previous to joining the public sector, she had a successful career in the corporate high-technology field serving in Technical Support, Service Marketing and Professional Services Management capacities, both domestically and overseas. She holds an A.B.A. in Management from Newbury College.

Jessica Perez-Rossello is a leading figure in the intersection of technology and public service, currently serving as the Assistant Chief Information Officer for MassHealth at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
Her 29-year career is marked by significant achievements in project management, systems integration, and business process improvement, especially within constrained budgets and strict timelines. For over a decade, Jessica has been at the forefront of MassHealth's transformative projects, such as the Health Insurance Exchange and Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). These projects are crucial in ensuring accessible and efficient healthcare for Massachusetts' most vulnerable populations. Her leadership in managing the MassHealth Enrollment Centers, which process essential health information for members, is a testament to her dedication to health equity.
Previously, as the Chief Information Officer for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jessica aligned information services with educational reforms, showcasing her commitment to using technology for societal benefit.
Her educational foundation, a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master’s in Business Administration from Bentley University, underpins her strategic approach to marrying business acumen with technology solutions. Her career is a testament to the critical role female leaders play in driving innovation, aligning technology with business goals, and championing inclusivity and support for women in technology sectors.

With over eight years of experience within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), Anthony has a strong expertise in cybersecurity and risk management. Currently serving as Chief Information Security Officer for EOHHS, Anthony has provided strategic risk guidance for IT projects, implemented a federal compliance program, stood up and managed vulnerability and incident response teams, and overseen large scale migration projects to AWS. 

Sam (she/her/hers) currently serves as the Director of IT Administration in the City of Worcester’s Department of Innovation & Technology. In this role she oversees the day-to-day administration, finance, policy strategy and processes for the department. She is passionate about enabling people to be more productive and collaborative through technology. Before joining the City, Sam worked in multiple industries in the private sector with a focus on engagement and adoption, and strategic planning. Sam earned a Masters in Corporate and Organizational Communications, and a B.A. in Business Administration with concentrations in Management Information Systems and Marketing from Northeastern University.