As the City of Seattle’s Chief Privacy Officer, Ginger has responsibility for five citywide programs addressing data protection and government transparency. Prior to this role, she worked for Microsoft on an international team of privacy specialists to resolve issues associated with multi-million-dollar marketing initiatives. She spent the first 20 years of her career working in sales and marketing for Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Johnson & Johnson, and several medical technology startup companies.
Ginger completed her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Barnard College, Columbia University. As a recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Scholarship for Service Program (CyberCorps), she earned her master’s degree in Infrastructure Planning and Management from the University of Washington, focusing on critical infrastructure cyber resiliency.

Executive, Pacific Northwest, Armis Public Sector

Terry Boedeker is a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience protecting critical infrastructure and public sector environments. He specializes in enhancing asset visibility and security, empowering state and local governments to safeguard IT, IoT, and OT systems while optimizing limited resources.
A combat-decorated U.S. Marine, Terry’s leadership emphasizes operational resilience, inclusive teamwork, and reducing burnout among cybersecurity professionals. He challenges the “hypocrisy of security economics,” where ineffective investments create noise and overwhelm teams without improving security.
At Armis, Terry leads strategic initiatives across the Pacific Northwest, helping public sector leaders achieve stronger security outcomes and operational efficiency. A respected speaker, he is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and building resilient cybersecurity communities.

Deanna Brocker serves as the Deputy Director for Strategy and Management at Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), where she leads enterprise strategic development and execution, major IT project oversight, and performance-driven initiatives. With a focus on transformational change, she champions continuous improvement and measurable outcomes while fostering collaboration across state agencies to advance business and technology alignment. Before joining WaTech, Deanna held leadership roles in higher education and the private sector, including Deputy CIO at Texas A&M University – San Antonio and Assistant Director of Business Affairs at Western Washington University. Her expertise spans strategic planning and execution, performance measurement, customer engagement, and leading cross-sector partnerships that drive innovation and operational excellence.

Tamara Davis is the Interim Chief Technology Officer for King County, Washington, with a 30-year career in technology and geographic information systems (GIS). Her work encompasses business and IT transformations across all county departments, including operational support for complex business application portfolios, innovative rate methodologies for budgeting, and strategic GIS program development. Tamara holds a Master of Science in Information Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from the University of Washington.

Soumam Debgupta currently serves as the Assistant Secretary and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. He is a seasoned executive specializing in product mindset, customer experience, and digital transformation. With extensive experience in building technology products, he excels in driving exceptional user experiences, product thinking, and operational excellence. 
Throughout his career, Soumam has demonstrated a remarkable ability to devise and implement dynamic business strategies, leading to exponential business growth and profitability. His expertise in understanding market dynamics and customer preferences has positioned him in achieving product-market fit. He excels in translating high-level strategic objectives into tangible product and technology solutions, consistently surpassing customer expectations and delivering long-term stakeholder value. His areas of expertise include product design and strategy, team building, market analysis, user experience design, agile development, and digital transformation. 
Key accomplishments include leading JLL Technologies to achieve a 2x growth in revenue and margin by 2025 and strengthening Amazon Prime's value proposition with an ultra-fast delivery program during the pandemic. He has a notable history of launching products that have generated significant revenue and user engagement across 18 different countries. Soumam holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Robotics from the University of Mumbai. He also engaged as an advisor to early stage and growth stage technology companies helping them scale profitably.  He is certified in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Viggo Forde serves as the Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology for Snohomish County, WA.  Prior to joining Snohomish County he had a long career at Microsoft and he also brings experience from Amazon as well as Boeing early in his career.   In addition to his professional career, Viggo is the Consul of Norway to the States of Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho where he serves as a conduit for connecting Norwegian business and government into local entities, as well as providing consular services in the Pacific Northwest.  He has provided assistance to multiple non-profit organizations, and is a current or former board member of the National Nordic Museum, the University of Washington Scandinavian Studies Department, the University of Washington Industrial and Systems Engineering Executive Advisory Board, and the Seattle chapter of the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in America.  He holds a masters and bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington.

Cristie Fredrickson is the Executive Sponsor for One Washington, the largest and most complex business and IT transformation program the state has undertaken. She has more than 28 years of public service, bringing continued commitment to ensuring One Washington brings business transformation for agencies across Washington. Throughout her career she has held roles including managing small teams and large organizations, served in roles including business analysis, project management, process architect, IT director managing syst

James Galvin serves as the Emerging Technology Program Manager for Washington State, where he leads the state's efforts in evaluating, adopting, and governing Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies. In this role, James oversees statewide AI policy and guidance, and collaborates with agencies to design and implement innovative solutions aligned with their missions and goals.
Prior to joining Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), James was an architect at Accenture, focusing on AI initiatives for public sector clients. He also brings a breadth of experience from senior product and consulting roles at Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, and PwC.

I joined state service in 2013 as the CIO of the Liquor and Cannabis Board. This was during the height of legalization of Marijuana. This was a huge shift in operational business models and subject matter for me. I spent the prior 20 years supporting and leading technology operations in the banking industry. I always thought my career in banking was rewarding, but being a part of something greater, such as public service, is one of my greatest achievements. My career path has shifted and grown over the years. I am currently part of Department of Revenue’s Executive Team where I get to lead administrative divisions such as Human Resources, Finance, and Information Services. I thoroughly enjoy my role and have the same excitement today, being part of this great organization, as I did on the day I started. 
My career journey has required grit, continuous learning, empathy and teamwork. I have been fortunate to work alongside many brilliant, service oriented, and genuine people along the way. The myriads of leadership styles, experiences, and growth mindsets I encountered helped me to see things more broadly and recognize that strengths in others comes in all kinds of shapes and sizes.

In his role as interim CIO, Stephen oversees a biennium budget of $377 million and leads a talented team of over 450 technology professionals who deliver core I.T. services to more than 15,000 King County employees across all departments.
Stephen joined KCIT in 2007 and has served in many positions, most recently as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Stephen partnered with county business leaders to target cost-effective and innovative technology solutions. His teams successfully executed key technology improvements that strengthened the resiliency of platforms that are foundational to King County's digital public services; these enhancements have resulted in the reduction of major incidents by 50% across a three-year period. Stephen is particularly pleased to have increased the diversity of his leadership team by 93% over a two-year period through a combination of strategic recruiting and intentional power sharing.
Prior to coming to the County, Stephen worked in the private tech sector. Stephen has over 20 years of information technology experience including technical and leadership roles within financial services, consumer products, and local government organizations.

Chris Lamb is currently the Program Manager for the WA State Enterprise Cloud Computing Program. Prior to this role, Chris also served in CIO/IT Director roles within the state at the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS), and most recently at the Office of Financial Management (OFM). Chris’ executive career has been defined by undertaking significant transformation initiatives, both technically and organizationally, with a strong focus on leadership accountability.
Chris’ career began in 1989, now spanning over 35 years in public sector. Chris is a graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and is also a graduate of the University of Washington Executive Management Program.
Chris is currently the chair of the Information Professional Management Association (IPMA) where he additionally serves as chair for IPMA LeaderPath; a leadership development program lead by the IPMA.

Rob Lloyd is the CTO for the City of Seattle, WA, overseeing a $290 million technology portfolio and leading a team of over 640 employees. Seattle, the 17th largest U.S. city, operates with a $7.4 billion budget, employing more than 13,000 staff across 84 square miles next to the Puget Sound.
Previously, Rob was the deputy city manager for Transportation, Aviation and Technology in San Jose, CA, the 12th largest U.S. city, where he managed a $1.5 billion portfolio with over 1,000 employees. He served as CIO for six years prior to the role.
With over 25 years of experience in technology, government and utilities across California, Arizona, Oregon and Colorado, Rob has led teams that have earned over 40 national honors for customer engagement, operational excellence and innovation. He has been named among the nation’s GovTech 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers (twice), StateScoop City Executive of the Year (three times), ORBIEs Awards CIO of the Year for Silicon Valley, Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40, and is a Cybersecurity Genius Fellow grant recipient, among other honors.

I have over 20 years of experience in leadership positions and organizational effectiveness including lean and continuous improvement, change management, communications design, leadership development, and cultural analysis. With over 10 years of my overall experience being in state service.
My credentials include a certification from industry-recognized Prosci Change Management and have a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the University of Washington-Tacoma. I’ve completed additional educational experience in the space of leadership and organizational development through the completion of my undergrad in Communications from Western Washington University and my Master of Science in Leadership and Management from Western Governors University.
From a personal people leadership standpoint, at my core, I believe that organizational development and intentional organizational design are foundational to any successful effort and that combined with servant leadership helps set the stage for trust, respect, and healthy decision-making.

Matt Modarelli is the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Principal Information Officer & Director of the Technology Services Division (TSD). The mission of TSD is to provide secure, reliable, and cost-effective technology solutions that enable transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality for people and businesses. TSD is comprised of 240 outstanding technology professionals located all throughout the state supporting over 7,500 employees and millions of Washington state travelers. Working closely with a strong leadership team, Matt directs, oversees, and supports business driven technology solutions enabling safe travel options for 20,000+ lane miles of roadway, 3,500+ vehicular bridges and structures, vehicle fleet operations, rail and freight services, tolling and revenue collections, 15 regional airports, and the nation’s largest ferry fleet operating out of 20 terminals with 200 sailings daily.
Prior to serving WSDOT, Matt was the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Washington State Military Department as well as the nation’s first state-level Cyber Security Manager for Emergency Management. Before joining state service, Matt was an IT and security professional in the Air Force (retired). He served in command and leadership positions globally including Europe, Africa, and throughout the Middle East.
Matt serves on multiple state, regional and national IT executive committees and working groups. He holds Master’s Degrees in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Operational Art and Design. He is a Certified Information Systems Analyst, and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Sabra is the Chief Information Officer for the City of Bellevue, Washington, where she has served for the past eight years. Bellevue was honored in the 2022 Digital Cities Survey with a first-place award and has placed in the top five for more than 5 years. Sabra is passionate about advancing innovative technology for public good while supporting a diverse, engaged workforce. Previously Sabra led much of public facing technology for the city of Seattle and King County which included web sites, open data, social media, and municipal TV. Sabra has a Master’s from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

A problem solver by nature, Vickie Sheehan is a dedicated “solutionist” who thrives on transforming complex challenges into clear, impactful strategies. With over 35 years of experience, she is a seasoned communications, marketing and public affairs leader spanning multiple industries across public and private sectors.
For the past six years, Vickie has served as the Communications Director for Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), the state’s IT agency. In this role, she has honed the ability to translate intricate technical concepts into accessible, engaging messaging, ensuring clarity and impact for diverse audiences.
Throughout her career, Vickie has led high-profile initiatives, including directing strategic communications for the University of Washington, advancing enrollment and brand strategies at Green River College, and spearheading statewide media outreach campaigns for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). These experiences highlight her ability to drive results, inspire collaboration, and lead with vision in dynamic environments.
She holds a BA in Business Management and an MBA, bringing a strategic, solution-driven approach to every challenge.

Elizabeth (Liz) Smith was appointed L&I deputy director in March 2018. In this role, she oversees L&I divisions and programs to ensure consistent and effective operations, strategy and performance in service to the citizens of Washington.
Liz has served as the executive sponsor for the L&I Worker’s Compensation Systems Modernization effort since March 2021, the agency effort to modernize the agency’s technology infrastructure and business processes around worker’s comp.
Liz has worked for L&I for 21 years, she previously served as assistant director for L&I's Fraud Prevention & Labor Standards division. Liz's other positions at L&I include managing workers’ comp fraud prevention, wage and hour, and apprenticeship.
She graduated from Western Washington University and completed a Coro Leadership Fellowship in Public Affairs. Other training and certifications include the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Certified Diversity Executive, Luma Institute Human Centered Design, and Honsha International Certified Lean Leader.
She lives in Rochester, WA.

Chief of Staff, Information Technology, City of Seattle 

William started his Seattle IT journey in August 2018, initially taking on the roles of Senior HR Manager and Director of HR. Today, he is the Chief of Staff at Seattle IT, spearheading the Chief of Staff division. He optimizes the department's staffing budget while maintaining diligent oversight over its entire spectrum of work and services.
With over two decades in human resources, Will has played pivotal roles, including director of human resources at organizations such as Plymouth Housing Group and Lifelong AIDS Alliance and a leadership position at Microsoft. His diverse expertise encompasses organizational development, expertly managing employee and labor relations, risk management, strategic workforce planning, crafting employment strategies, adeptly handling union negotiations, and architecting comprehensive Human Resources strategies.
Will's academic accomplishments stand as tall as his professional achievements, with a bachelor's degree in information technology from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane Law School. He is actively pursuing his doctorate at Grand Canyon University.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Will is the President of the Seattle Management Association board and of D.A.D.S (Divine Alternatives for Dads Services), an organization committed to empowering fathers to nurture healthy relationships with their children.

Nick Stowe was appointed as the State Chief Technology Officer in March 2023. As the State CTO, Nick is responsible for setting the technological vision for the state of Washington and driving forward transformational technology initiatives to improve the delivery of services to residents. In recognition of his contributions to technology and innovation in Washington state, Nick received the 2024 Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award and the NASCIO State Technology Innovator Award.
Nick oversees the Architecture and Innovation Division (AID) at WaTech, which is comprised of enterprise architecture, enterprise cloud computing, geospatial information systems, and data management programs. He also co-chairs Washington state’s AI Community of Practice. All the programs within AID are focused on enabling agencies to improve information sharing and using technology to improve the way the state delivers services to Washingtonians. Nick, who joined WaTech in June 2021 as the state’s Chief Enterprise Architect, brings 15 years of architecture and technology IT experience to his role. Prior to working at WaTech, Nick served as the CIO for both the Department of Commerce and the Employment Security Department.

Steve Towns is vice president of content strategy for e.Republic, parent company of Government Technology and the Center for Digital Government. He is the former editor of Government Technology and has spent more than 25 years covering technology in the state and local government market.
Steve joined e.Republic in 1996. During his tenure, e.Republic’s print and electronic media have received many awards for editorial excellence, including “Magazine of the Year” from ASBPE for Emergency Management in 2013, “Best New Web Site” from ASBPE for emergencymgmt.com in 2009, ”Best Overall Publication” at the Maggie awards for Government Technology in 2008 and “Magazine of the Year” from ASBPE for Public CIO in 2007.

Scott West serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Washington State Department of Ecology, where his leadership has catalyzed significant advancements in digital transformation. Prior, Scott partnered with agencies and staff at WaTech to finalize the State of Washingtons Shared Microsoft 365 Tenant and pioneering the funding for the enterprise cloud highway with Mark Quimby. Scott has been instrumental in fostering a tech-forward, environmentally conscious operational framework.
His career is marked by a profound commitment to innovation, notably through his advocacy for Artificial Intelligence. His expertise has made him a prominent voice at conferences, shedding light on AI's transformative impact on IT and business landscapes alike.
Prior to his public service, Scott's tenure in the private sector was distinguished by his development of modern applications that revolutionized procurement processes and streamlined accounting operations, underscoring his capability to blend technology with functional efficiency seamlessly.
Scott's is a graduate of the University of Washington and holds a master’s degree in business which has assisted in enriching his technological and environmental endeavors.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Scott is a horror novelist, weaving tales that explore the depths of human emotion and the darker facets of nature. His literary work adds a creative dimension to his persona, revealing his ability to navigate complex narratives.
An avid enthusiast of home automation, Scott's personal life mirrors his professional passion for technology. His continuous experimentation with smart home technologies exemplifies his belief in technology's power to enhance and simplify everyday life.