Public Sector Podcast
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The Public Sector Podcast features live talks, exclusive interviews and roundtables with public sector thought leaders from around the world. This podcast is presented by Public Sector Network, a social enterprise designed to help governments network, benchmark and establish best practice on a global scale through events, online networks and content created for public servants seeking knowledge and fresh insights.
Episodes
- Beyond the Firewall: The Human Element in Cybersecurity - Corina Hernandez-Muñoz - Episode 179
In this episode, Corina Hernandez-Muñoz, Head, Cyber Behaviour and Culture | Enterprise Information Security (EIS), Export Development Canada explores why effective cybersecurity depends just as much on people as it does on technology. As…
- Strengthening Cyber Resilience in Tennessee: What's Next for 2026 - Aimé Nsengiyumva - Episode 178
In this episode, Aimé Nsengiyumva, Deputy-Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Finance and Administration, State of Tennessee shares how the state is strengthening its cybersecurity posture as threats become more complex. The…
- Extending Governance Reach. Elevating Quality. Powered by AI - Cassandra Bisset - Episode 177
This week's episode brought to you by Objective, features Cassandra Bisset, VP Strategy, Objective who looks back at the Innovation Showcase in Victoria, Australia. Cassie explains how quickly AI has shifted from "emerging" to urgent, with…
- Making AI Work in Government: The System Behind the Scale - Dan Roelink - Episode 176
This week, Dan Roelink, Director, Office for AI, Digital.NSW, NSW Department of Customer Service explores why the biggest barrier to AI in government is no longer understanding the technology, but removing the organisational and system "fr…
- Scaling Ethical AI in Higher Education and Public Systems - Dr Robbie Melton - Episode 175
This week Dr Robbie Melton, Vice President SMART AI Technology Innovations, Tennessee State University explores how AI is changing both education and government, and what it takes for institutions to move beyond experimentation into respon…
- Delivering Measurable Public Impact in Georgia - Tricia Pridemore - Episode 174
Listen in this we as we sit down with Tricia Pridemore, Commissioner, Georgia Public Service Commission, who explores how public sector organisations can move beyond experimentation and turn innovation into measurable, lasting impact. Rath…
- AI vs. AI: Navigating California's new frontier in defending innovation, trust, and the digital state - Thea Mann - Episode 173
Join Thea Mann, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Data and Innovation, as she examines California's position at the forefront of global innovation — and at the centre of an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. As artifi…
- Accelerating Digital Service Innovation through Whole of Government Digital Platforms - Alberto Delgi Esposti - Episode 172
Listen in this week as Alberto Delgi Esposti, Chief Technology Officer, Office of Digital Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet WA explores how Western Australia is transforming service delivery through whole-of-government digital…
- Interview with IBM's Rob Wilmot - Episode 171
In this episode, we catch up with Rob Wilmot, General Manager and Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Canada about why AI is being positioned as a major productivity lever for government, particularly in Canada. Rob outlines the opportunity t…
- Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Collaboration Across Technology, Program, and Leadership - Sarah Soto-Taylor, Chris Given - Episode 170
This week, we are joined by Sarah Soto-Taylor, Deputy Secretary of Strategic Development, California Government Operations Agency and Chris Given, Deputy Secretary for Technology and Innovation, California Government Operations Agency who…
- Government Response to Data Breaches: Privacy Lessons Learned and Best Practices - Arilea Sill, Kathy Hartlen - Episode 169
As data breaches become more common, governments need to be ready to respond quickly, clearly and in a way that protects public trust. Join Arilea Sill, Chief Information Access and Privacy Officer, Province of Nova Scotia and Kathy Hartle…
- Future-Forward Georgia – Innovation with Integrity - Shawnzia Thomas - Episode 168
In this episode, Shawnzia Thomas, State Chief Information Officer and Executive Director, Georgia Technology Authority explores how Georgia is advancing digital transformation by weaving innovation into the fabric of everyday government op…
- Making Digital Security Everyone's Business – Uplevelling Awareness and Skills Across the Organisation to Navigate the Modern Digital World - Peter Floyd - Episode 167
Tune in this week to hear Peter Floyd, Chief Digital Officer at the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers, as he shares a practical and people-focused approach to making cyber security everyone's business. He explains why mo…
- Striking the Balance Between Risk and Tech Innovation - David Shanks - Episode 166
In our latest episode, David Shanks, Deputy Commissioner of Enterprise and Integrated Integrity Services at Inland Revenue New Zealand, explores how governments can strike the right balance between embracing technological innovation and ma…
- Progress on the Digital Government Strategic Plan: Advancing Wave 3 Goals - Sarah Tuneberg - Episode 165
In this episode we hear from Sarah Tuneberg, Director, Colorado Digital Services, as she unpacks what Wave 3 of the Digital Government Strategic Plan means in practice for agencies. She walks through key milestones, reflects on lessons lea…
- From IM/IT Reform to Citizen-Centric Government: The Journey to Connected Services BC - Shannon Salter - Episode 164
In this episode, Shannon Salter — Deputy Minister to the Premier, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the BC Public Service — shares British Columbia's vision to make government feel simple, human and connected by 2030. She outlines how "Connect…
- Strength in diversity: Unlocking cyber security's full potential - Episode 163
This episode features The Hon. Victor Dominello, Chief Executive Officer, Future Government Institute, Jacqui Loustau, AWSN Executive Director, Australian Women in Security Network, Shyvone Forster, Director - Cyber Operations, Department…
- Bridging the Digital Skills Gap in Government - Jennifer Dobell - Episode 162
In this episode, we hear from Jennifer Dobell, Chief Operating Officer at the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA), as she shares practical, hard-earned insights on closing the digital skills gap in government. Drawing on her exp…
- Visionary Leaders: Future-Proofing Public Services: Digital Priorities and the Road to 2032 - Episode 161
What does Aotearoa need to build a truly future-ready public service? This episode brings together Karl Le Quesne, Chief Electoral Officer, Electoral Commission, Glenys Talivai, Chief Executive Officer, Public Trust, Megan Main, CEO, ACC,…
- Trust, Technology & Rights in the Digital Age - Michael Harvey - Episode 160
In this episode, we are joined by Michael Harvey, Information and Privacy Commissioner, Government of British Columbia. Commissioner Harvey shares his insights on what it means to take a rights-first approach to innovation — exploring how…
- Data-Driven Corrections: Turning Operational Data into Actionable Insights - Sylvester Hubbard III - Episode 159
In this insightful episode of the Public Sector Podcast, Sylvester Hubbard, Director of Enterprise Application Services at the Virginia Department of Corrections, takes listeners inside the complex world of data-driven corrections. He expl…
- Public Affairs in the Age of AI - Elliot Stein - Episode 158
When a pre-ransomware cyberattack hit St Vincent's Health Australia, Acting National Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications Elliot Stein found himself leading through uncertainty. In this episode, he takes us inside the tense 72…
- Estonia's vision for a data and AI driven society: leading the world in data economy - Ott Velsberg - Episode 157
In this episode, we explore alongside Ott Velsberg, Government Chief Data Officer, Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, how Estonia—a global pioneer in digital transformation—is redefining what's possible with data and…
- Securing the Queensland Olympics as the world descends - Dr David Tuffley - Episode 156
This episode featuring Dr David Tuffley, Senior Lecturer Senior Fellow | Higher Education Academy School of Information & Communication Technology Institute of Integrated & Intelligent Systems (IIIS), Griffith University, dives into the hi…
- Creating the Tech Foundation to Enable Modern Digital Service Delivery: Unpacking Emerging 2026 Priorities - Jarrod Cowley-Grimmond - Episode 155
Speaking from the perspective of a non-technologist, Jared Cowley Grimmond, Deputy Director General for Water Resource Management, shares the Department's ongoing digital transformation journey in Queensland. He highlights the importance o…
- Insights from a Digital Transformation Advisor - Michelle Simpson - Episode 154
In this episode, we catch up with Michelle Simpson, Strategic Technology Advisor, Office of Digital Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet WA as she dives into the biggest hurdles agencies are facing right now—and more importantly,…
- Building the Shield: AI and Automation in Public Sector Transformation - Dan Wilkens - Episode 153
Join Amanda Garcia and Dan Wilkins, CISO for the Arizona Department of Economic Security, as they explore the intersection of AI, automation, and collaboration in public sector cybersecurity. Dan shares practical strategies for building a…
- AI Unlocked: From Data to Government Insights - Dony Alex - Episode 152
In this episode, Dony Alex, Director of the Data Centre of Excellence with the Government of Alberta, discusses how sustainable data platforms and federated ecosystems can transform siloed information into AI-ready products. He explores th…
- Cyber-resilience, fostering skills development and supporting diversity - Stephen Woods - Episode 151
In this episode, Stephen Woods from the WA Department of Justice explores why cyber resilience is essential for protecting sensitive public data and services. He breaks resilience into four stages—anticipate, withstand, recover, and adapt—…
- Revolutionizing Citizen Engagement: Digital Tools and Trust in Government - Jocelyn Baker - Episode 150
In this episode of Public Sector Podcast, we chat with Jocelyn, the Deputy Minister for Environment and Climate Change in Manitoba, about the transformative role digital tools are playing in reshaping government-citizen relationships. From…
- Advancing Digital Government in Virginia: AI, Data Integration, and Tools for Enhanced Citizen Services - Robert (Bob) Osmond - Episode 149
Virginia is leading the charge in digital transformation—leveraging AI and emerging technologies to streamline government operations, tackle complex data challenges, and improve public service delivery. In this episode, we're joined by Rob…
- Trends in Cybercrime with NSW Police - Matthew Craft - Episode 148
In this episode, Matthew Craft, Detective Superintendent, NSW Police Force examines the evolving landscape of cybercrime in 2025—what's changed, what's emerging, and what organisations need to know to stay ahead. From rising threat trends…
- Data Discipline Is The Foundation of Government Innovation - Josh Wagner - Episode 147
In this episode of Public Sector Podcast, we are joined by Josh Wagner, Arizona's State Chief Data and Analytics Officer, as Arizona drives forward with data modernization, AI governance and cross agency innovation. Josh will dive into the…
- From Legacy Systems to AI Enabled Technology | Victorian Public Sector's Technology Transformation Journey - Emily Mailes - Episode 146
In this episode, Emily Mailes, Chief eHealth Strategy Officer at the Victorian Department of Health, joins us for a fireside chat on navigating digital transformation in healthcare. She shares how Victoria is tackling outdated systems, ado…
- Conversations with City CIOs & CITOs - Jan Bradley & Scot Barker - Episode 145
In this episode, we sit down with two visionary leaders driving innovation in municipal government: Jan Bradley, Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) of Calgary, and Scot Barker, Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) of Burlington, Vermon…
- How to be Agile in Government Procurement: The Test and Buy Innovation - Mark Lenzner - Episode 144
This episode features Mark Lenzner, Executive Director, ICT / Digital Sourcing, Digital.NSW, NSW Department of Customer Service, who explores how the Test and Buy Innovation model is transforming public sector procurement. Learn how agenci…
- Customer-Obsessed Cyber Security - Joshua McKenzie - Epsode 143
In this episode, we hear from Joshua McKenzie, Manager, Cyber Governance, Risk and Assurance, Parliament of NSW who explores how government service providers can strike the right balance between compliance, cost-effectiveness, and risk man…
- OPOR by Design: Building Resilient and Trusted Health Systems - Jamey Martell - Episode 142
In our latest episode, Jamey Martell, Senior Director, One Person One Record, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Dr. Julie Maranda, Chief Medical Information Officer, One Person One Record, Nova Scotia Health Authority highlight that as healthc…
- Practical Application of AI - How Do You Get the Right AI Tools, What Do These Look Like in Action, And How Do You Embed Them to Serve? - Nicholas Davis - Episode 141
This episode, Nicholas Davis, Co-Director, UTS Human Technology Institute takes listeners on a deep dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence and the essential guardrails needed to ensure its safe, ethical, and effectiv…
- The Future of Ontario: Digital Twins, Secure ID, and Citizen-Centric Innovation - Infrastructure Ontario - Episode 140
The future of government is being rewritten—and it's digital. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Aneesh Joshi and Omar Shabbir from Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to explore how cutting-edge technologies like Digital ID systems, AI,…
- Diversity in Cyber Security: Insights on the retention of women in the workplace - Jacqui Loustau - Episode 139
This thought-provoking episode invites Jacqui Loustau, AWSN Executive Director, Australian Women in Security Network, Professor Matthew Warren, Director of the RMIT Centre of Cyber Security Research and Innovation, RMIT who tackle the pres…
- Space - The Final Frontier: A Case Study on Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital - Stewart Wong - Episode 138
In this engaging episode, we hear from Stewart Wong, Vice President of Strategy, Sustainability and Communications, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, as he takes us on a creative and candid journey through one of the hospital…
- Teams, Talent and Diversity | How to Recruit, Retain and Build Top Teams - Natalie Bekis - Episode 137
In our latest episode, Natalie Bekis, Assistant Secretary Health Workforce Planning and Strategies Branch, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Fiona Notley, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President, RMIT delve into…
- Shared Ambitions, Different Roads: Lessons from Nova Scotia's Integrated Approach to Modernizing Healthcare - Krista Jangaard - Episode 136
This episode features Dr. Krista Jangaard, President and CEO of IWK Health Centre in Nova Scotia, sharing how her organisation is navigating one of the most ambitious healthcare transformations in the province's history. Dr. Jangaard refle…
- Determining & Detailing Your 2025 Strategic Plan - Episode 135
In this panel discussion, leaders from Colorado public sector sit down together and discuss what their priorities are in 2025 and beyond, and how to ensure they are successful. Heather Weir, Senior Director of Strategy, Performance and Adm…
- Moving Forward - An Update on NextGen Pay and HR for the Government of Canada - Episode 134
In this candid and compelling episode, Alex Benay and Karen Figuerola share an unfiltered look at the cultural and systemic issues behind Canada's HR and pay challenges—and the bold transformation underway to fix them. From the $7 billion…
- Journey from E-Government to Digital Government and Next Steps - Barry Lowry - Episode 133
In this episode of Public Sector Podcast, Ireland's Government Chief Information Officer shares the country's journey from traditional e-government to a bold, citizen-centred digital transformation. With a focus on inclusion, trust, and us…
- Ohio's Local Government: Challenges and Opportunities in Innovation and Technology - Kimberly Roy Wilson - Episode 132
Join us in this insightful podcast as we sit down with Kimberly Roy Wilson, Commissioner, Information Technology & Services Division, City of Cleveland, to explore Ohio local government's challenges and opportunities in innovation and tech…
- AI and Data Analytics: Shaping the Future of Public Services - Ima Okonny - Episode 131
In this episode, Ima Okonny, Chief Data Officer, Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada shares how one of Canada's largest federal departments is using data, AI, and innovation to deliver more inclusive and res…
- Maximizing the Impact of Technology, Data, and AI Applications - Sophia Mohr - Episode 130
Join us in this insightful podcast as we sit down with Sophia Mohr, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, Central Ohio Transit Authority, to explore how to maximize the impact of technology, data and AI applications in public sector. So…