Implementation

Hack with the people

Open, collaborative solutions can help public agencies address civic demands in ways that are inclusive, transparent, and quickly respond to changes. Governments can empower communities and create better digital services by engaging skilled volunteers, embracing experimentation, and leveraging local technologists — or civic hackers.

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Author

Lori McNeill

Contributor

Lori is a consultant who helps non-profits and institutions use data to benefit from digital. With experience ranging from NASA, to Fortune 500 companies, to small charities, she brings a unique blend of analytical, scientific, and nonprofit leadership lessons to her work empowering change-makers as director of Civic Hacker Network.

Carlos Moreno

Contributor

Carlos, MPA, is a Business Intelligence Analyst at Family & Children’s Services, supporting the agency’s work to divert individuals from the criminal legal system. Carlos is also a historian & journalist in Tulsa, and serves on the board of Urban Coders Guild, Tri City Collective, and World Stage Theatre.