Teri Takai, who served as state CIO and secretary of the California Technology Agency from 2007-2010, has been named a senior adviser at the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on IT policies and best practices in state and local government.
In her role, Takai will help state and local government leaders incorporate new technologies and advise governments in all 50 states.
"I am excited to be working with the Center for Digital Government in helping state and local government further their agendas through a strong technology platform,” Takai said in a statement released Monday. “In our changing world — from cybersecurity to the Internet of Things to the continued need to reach our citizens, the role of technology is vital to government, education and health care. I look forward to helping CDG support state and local government in their continued efforts to improve the lives of citizens.”
Takai worked for Ford Motor Co. for 30 years in strategic planning and global application development. Then she moved to the public sector, first as CIO of Michigan (2003-07), then as CIO of California (2007-10). She then became CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense. Takai most recently served as CIO of Meridian Health Plan and she currently serves on the board of FirstNet, the national public safety broadband effort.
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