Ashlee Bellizia is a dynamic technology leader currently serving as the Assistant Chief Information Officer at the Department of Transitional Assistance. With a proven track record in IT modernization and enterprise operations, she previously served as the GeniSys IT Director at ANF-IT, where she led transformative initiatives that strengthened system performance and service delivery. Ashlee has led two successful AWS cloud migrations and supported more than eight Tax Filing Seasons – experiences that reflect her steady leadership under pressure and her commitment to delivering results that matter. Known for her outgoing personality and authentic leadership style, Ashlee believes wholeheartedly that “you are only as good as the team you lead”.

Tanya Bruno is the IT Chief Strategy and Operations Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EHS), celebrating 20 years of dedicated service to the Commonwealth, beginning her journey in the public sector in the Finance Department at the Department of Revenue (DOR), where she established a solid foundation in government financial management, fiscal accountability and oversight, stewarding over $26B in state tax revenues.
In a pivotal career transition, she shifted to IT during the implementation of DOR's tax system, serving as the finance lead, where she successfully bridged the gap between business and technology. Her experience continued to grow through various IT roles at Administration & Finance IT, ultimately becoming IT Director, leading the technology teams for both DOR’s Tax and Child Support applications portfolios.
Two years ago, Tanya joined the Executive Office of Health and Human Services as the IT Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, leveraging her diverse background to lead the Secretariat’s IT portfolio and capital program, mindfully focused on cost optimization and strategic budgeting. Her commitment to ensuring that technology effectively and efficiently supports EHS and its agencies is driven by a strong alignment with the organization’s business strategies and missions.
Tanya holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Suffolk University and is deeply motivated by a passion for public service. She is dedicated to enhancing the delivery of services to constituents and fostering innovation within the Commonwealth's IT landscape in collaboration with the businesses and programs it supports.

With almost 30 years in the technology sector, more than 20 years with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (CoMA), 11 of which were with UMass Medical School, Bill brings a broad knowledge and depth of experience in large scale IT management, enterprise architecture, cloud computing, and organizational change management.
Serving as the Commonwealth’s Chief Technology Officer for the past 4 plus years, Bill and his team have led the Commonwealth through transformational change, including the migration of hundreds of government business applications to a cloud hosting environment, establishing a single citizen identity platform, and in leveraging technology to modernize how state agencies deliver services to the residents, businesses, and visitors of the Commonwealth. Bill has served in several capacities at the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security and its predecessor agencies, playing a leading role in emerging technologies, generative AI, and enterprise architecture initiatives.
Bill resides in Massachusetts with his wife, two kids, and his dog Daisy. When he’s not leading the charge of the CoMA’s technical transformation, you can find Bill racing mountain bikes and enjoying time with his family.

With over 20 years of experience, Adam has dedicated his career to ensuring that information systems and data are protected and available to meet the unique needs of government organizations. Currently serving as the Chief Technologist at Zscaler, a leading cybersecurity company, Adam plays a crucial role in helping state and local government organizations securely transform their systems. As a respected leader in the public sector market, his expertise and guidance are instrumental in ensuring that the systems that keep government running are not only efficient but also protected from cyber threats.
Prior to Zscaler, Adam served as Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Illinois. In this role, he had responsibility for cybersecurity for various agencies, boards and commissions under the Governor. During his tenure the State of Illinois modernized and grew its security practice to protect systems and data that drive critical services to Illinois residents.
In addition to serving State Agencies, Adam oversaw State and Local security partnership and collaboration efforts including operation of the Illinois Election Cyber Navigator program in coordination with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Illinois State Police.
Adam joined the Office of the CISO as Security Engineering Manager in 2017 and also served as Deputy CISO prior to becoming CISO. Before coming to security, he spent more than 15 years in data center and wide area network engineering and architecture roles with the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology and the Illinois State Police.
Adam was named the 2023 NASCIO Thomas M. Jarrett State Cybersecurity Leadership Award winner in 2023 and received a 2023 StateScoop 50 State Leadership of the Year Award.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Illinois College and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University.

Ramon Garcia currently serves as the Chief Information Officer for the City of Chelsea, Massachusetts, where he leads the City’s technology strategy, cybersecurity initiatives, and enterprise infrastructure that supports municipal operations and public safety services. With more than 30 years of experience in information technology, Garcia has built a career spanning state government, municipal government, and the private sector, bringing a comprehensive perspective on technology leadership, digital transformation, and cybersecurity in complex organizations.
As CIO, Garcia oversees the planning, implementation, and management of the City of Chelsea’s technology environment, including enterprise networks, cloud services, cybersecurity programs, telecommunications, and critical systems used by departments such as police, fire, public works, School and City administration. His work focuses on modernizing municipal infrastructure, improving digital services for residents, and strengthening the City’s cybersecurity posture while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Prior to his municipal leadership role, Garcia held technology positions within Massachusetts state government, where he contributed to enterprise technology initiatives, infrastructure architecture, and systems modernization efforts supporting statewide operations across multiple Executive Branch Agencies. His experience at the state level provided deep insight into large-scale public sector IT governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-agency technology collaboration.
Garcia also brings significant private-sector technology experience, where he worked on enterprise infrastructure, systems engineering, and technology implementation projects for financial business environments. This background gives him a practical understanding of how private-sector innovation and operational efficiency can be applied within the public sector.
Throughout his career, Garcia has focused on bridging technology and public service, helping organizations leverage technology to improve operational efficiency, data security, and service delivery. His areas of expertise include municipal IT leadership, cybersecurity strategy, infrastructure modernization, Legal compliance, cloud adoption, and digital government transformation.

Antoine Harrison is a nationally recognized Chief Information Officer with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of education, government, and technology. As the Secretariat CIO for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education, Antoine spearheads statewide digital transformation initiatives that modernize the Commonwealth's infrastructure. His leadership is defined by a strategic focus on Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Security—leveraging emerging technologies to empower the educational community and improve the lives of residents throughout the Commonwealth.

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.

Christine M. Horan is the Deputy Chief Risk Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, where she leads enterprise risk management and cybersecurity strategy. With over two decades of experience in compliance, audit, and risk across both public and private sectors, Christine has held leadership roles at Bain Capital, HarbourVest Partners, and Fidelity Investments. She is known for building robust governance frameworks, managing complex regulatory environments, and driving cross-functional collaboration. Christine holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Suffolk University and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Anselm College.

Melinda "Mindy" Johnson coordinates the accessibility activities for documents and communications as part of the central accessibility team for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She is a former special education teacher and education-focused communications professional with over two decades of experience creating and publishing accessible documents and communications. She was responsible for the accessibility of web content, documents, social media posts, newsletters, multimedia, and more while maintaining engaging communications at a rapid pace.

Lifelong Boston resident, Kerry Jordan grew up in Dorchester. His family migrated to Boston from Barbados in the early 1980s, and from a young age, he experienced how an ethnically diverse and loving community could overcome conflict. His public service with the City of Boston began as the TV Programming Manager for City Council, leading him to the Innovation and Technology Cabinet 14 years later.
Kerry has enjoyed and contributed to the City's rich cultural, educational, and communal history. He attended primary school through the Boston Public Schools, including New Mission High before it was relocated. He was a member of the Paul Robert Institute for Black Men Incorporated and the Caribbean Heritage Association Youth Program. Leading the guitar section, Kerry performed in Branches Steel Orchestra and won several Panorama titles.
After finishing middle school, Kerry joined the inaugural ZooTeen Program at Zoo New England and became the first program member to be offered a full-time position. You could find him patrolling the zoo, taking breaks to do homework or greet guests. Kerry obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Curry College, where he commuted while working full-time at the Franklin Park and Stone Zoos. Kerry was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame at Curry College in 2007. Inspired to work in television behind the scenes, this drive brought him to manage TV for Boston City Council.
As Chief of Staff, Kerry leads efforts to bridge the digital divide, enables better user experiences for our neighbors and workforce, and enables data-informed, smart, and effective investments. He will be the first to tell you how kind, brilliant, and honorable his teams are. Kerry is a proud parent to two fun and inspiring children—he also loves kale chips, Hi-Chews, and smiling.

Quimby is a Partner at KPMG with significant experience in leading transformative initiatives in both the education sector and government operations. As the National Education Sector Leader and Lead Account Partner for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, she specializes in tackling complex, transformative challenges that are often daunting to address. Her work focuses on bridging diverse disciplines and sectors to deliver impactful and measurable results.
Quimby’s passion for my work stems from a deep-seated belief in the power of education and informed governance to transform lives and uplift communities. By effectively merging disparate areas of expertise across industries, she facilitates solutions that not only address immediate organizational needs but also set the stage for long-term societal benefits. Grounded in core values of honesty, integrity, fairness, and excellence, she strives to exceed expectations in every project, delivering solutions that ensure sustainable growth and success.
She is committed to mentoring and empowering individuals, fostering environments that enhance lifelong learning and growth. This dedication extends beyond professional engagements; it is about building a legacy of opportunities and enabling environments where people can thrive and contribute to their communities meaningfully.
Her vision is to help clients adapt to modern challenges and become exemplars of innovation and opportunity in an ever-evolving world. Looking to the future, Quimby’s goal is to create opportunities that improve lives and enrich communities, making educational institutions, academic medical centers and governmental bodies leaders in innovation and opportunity. If you are seeking collaboration that combines deep industry insight with a commitment to effective change, she invites you connect and explore how you can make a lasting impact together.

Jon Larson is the Assistant Director of End User Support at the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) where he leads the End User Service Desk, Advanced Technical Services, Service Desk Operations and the “Ops’ Operations Services Team. Jon has many years of experience in IT Operations at private and public companies, non-profit organizations and has been serving the Commonwealth at EOTSS for 7 years now. Jon’s primary career focus is on leading and transforming business operations in start-ups and well-established, enterprise IT Service & Support organizations. Over the course of Jon’s career, he has been very focused on developing training and learning & development programs for customers and employees. Jon got involved with HRD for the MassAchieve launch very early on, and then helped kick off the project to evaluate staff skills and competencies to create learning paths and grow and train our employees across the Commonwealth.

Matthew Marsden, CISSP, is the Sr. Director of Solutions Engineering, Federal at Palo Alto Networks, where he leads technical strategies to secure the U.S. public sector. A U.S. Navy Veteran with two decades of expertise, Matthew has held senior leadership roles at Tanium and Google, focusing on platformization, crypto-agility, and the secure deployment of AI.
He is a recognized thought leader in federal cybersecurity and previously served as a fellow for the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT). 

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 18-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.

Anne McKenna is the Director of Portfolio Management at the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) where she leads the Project Management Office (PMO) and IT Capital Planning Program teams. With wide ranging experience in companies large and small in both the private and public sectors, Anne has centered her focus on leading enterprise-scale portfolios, programs, and projects to deliver results that drive business transformation, process improvement, and customer satisfaction. Anne is passionate about leveraging strategic planning and cross-functional engagement to drive project prioritization to enable work to progress despite ever-present resource constraints. Anne holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Lindsey leads the Strategy Team at EOTSS, which partners with Executive Branch agencies to improve their operations and service delivery through discovery, research, technical strategy, procurement strategy, and more. Prior to joining the Commonwealth, Lindsey worked for the Government Performance Lab (GPL), a technical assistance organization that embedded her with the state of Rhode Island to improve take-up rates in family home visiting programs and implement a performance-management process for vendors delivering the Rhode Island Works program. Since getting her Master in Public Policy in 2017, Lindsey’s focus has been on improving government service delivery at the intersection of strategy, operations, technology, and procurement.

Dave is a Managing Director at Deloitte and currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer for the Finance Transformation practice.  Dave has 25 years of experience advising clients on visioning and executing large scale transformation initiatives.​  He has led programs to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance by using technology to transform business operating models and processes.  Dave has extensive experience architecting complex programs with impacts across the finance technology landscape.   His experience spans the breadth of finance processes and includes transaction processing, allocations and profitability, financial planning and forecasting, and reporting. He has played key leadership roles in transformation programs at multiple Fortune 50 clients and consistently innovates to produce deeper business insights and value for clients through the application of traditional analytics and AI. 
Dave holds a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia and an MBA from California Berkeley.  He currently lives in the Washington D.C area with wife and 3 sons and enjoys coaching baseball and hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Sri is a technical leader at MassDOT focused on applying AI responsibly in state government, modernizing critical enterprise systems, and managing high-performing development teams. With experience in both the public and private sectors, she specializes in translating complex technical concepts into language any audience can understand. She is passionate about turning real-world business problems into practical, user-focused solutions.

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, including implementing ITIL best practices. 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.