Friends,
If you missed our post-election event, TECH.elect, find the recap and recording on our blog. It was an inspiring conversation in several shades of blue (we are in the PNW after all) that didn’t shy away from a little controversy. Shout out to our friends at New Tech Northwest and Create33 for co-hosting!
In community,
The sea.citi Team
Tina Walha, Director of the City of Seattle’s Innovation & Performance Team, joined us for a conversation about her team’s multidisciplinary approach to innovation across city bureaucracy. She discussed how data science, behavioral science and design thinking help City departments creatively solve problems.
Carlos Del Valle, Executive Director of Technology at Seattle Public Schools, joined us for a conversation about the district’s ongoing work to adapt to remote learning. He discussed the challenges of shifting from providing technology services internally to working directly with families, and how the digital equity factors into the SPS’s strategic plan, Seattle Excellence.
Friends,
Election Day Week is over, now what? Have you seen the powerhouse lineup of speakers at our TECH.elect event next week?! Tickets are going fast, don’t miss out!
In community,
The sea.citi Team
Friends,
We assume you’re all glued to [insert platform of choice] following election news, so we’re switching things up this week with an extra large dose of Individual Actions & Distractions. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other.
In community,
The sea.citi Team
Cuc Vu, Director of the City of Seattle’s Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs, joined us for a conversation about the City’s ongoing work to be a welcoming and equitable place for the diverse immigrant and refugee communities that call it home. She discussed the challenges that COVID-19 has exacerbated and shared ways that immigrant ingenuity is influencing the City’s work.