Public Service

Making government work better for people has been the thread through my career.

I've spent 20+ years working in and around government — as a public employee, a federal contractor, a civic technologist, and now as a commissioner on Vacaville's Parks & Recreation Commission.

I believe in public institutions. I believe they can be well-run, responsive, and transparent. Most of my work is about closing the gap between that belief and the current reality.

Current appointment

City of Vacaville Parks & Recreation Commission

Appointed April 2026 · Two-year term

Parks and recreation services are foundational public infrastructure. They shape the health, well-being, and connectedness of the people who live in a community.

I bring a background in public administration, technology, budgets, and service design to this role. My priorities are access and equity, transparency in decision-making, and long-term stewardship of public land and facilities.

Background

  • Civic Studio LLC — Digital strategy, civic products, and continuous software delivery
  • GSA / Technology Transformation Services — Federal customer feedback and data strategy
  • Granicus — Citizen participation software for local government
  • Sunlight Foundation — Open government data and transparency
  • Mare Island Technology Academy — Business operations: finance, facilities, and technology
  • Solano County — Financial systems and reporting for county government

MPA (e-Government), Walden University. Full resume.

Civic projects

Outside of formal roles, I build tools and run projects aimed at making government more legible, accessible, and participatory.

Let's talk

Have an idea, a question, or feedback about parks, civic tech, or how government can work better? I'd like to hear from you.