California Office of Data and Innovation

🗣️ “Engaged California demonstrates how we can use AI to facilitate rather than fracture—turning raw input into actionable, co-created policy.” -Audrey Tang, the first digital minister of Taiwan, global expert and Engaged California advisor Engaged California, designed and led by the Office of Data and Innovation (ODI), was featured in a commentary piece from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace written by Micah Weinberg. Carnegie highlights Engaged California as a leading example of how government can build engagement that is timely, civil, and backed by solid data and analysis, especially in times of crisis. This piece also details how ODI built a structured way for LA fire survivors to share their priorities in real time, then used human-centered methods and AI-enabled synthesis to turn thousands of individual stories into policy-ready insights. Using this approach will help state leaders make faster, more grounded decisions that strengthen the connection between communities and their government. 💙 We’re thankful for a strong partnership with Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and for elevating the importance of meaningful public engagement. 🔗 If you want to learn about the top priorities of Engaged California participants, read our report: https://bit.ly/3M70GUV 🔗 And explore Carnegie’s full analysis of Engaged California here: https://lnkd.in/gz5AgkBd

🎤 You spoke. We listened. For six months, Angelenos affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires shared what mattered most as they rebuild their communities. Participants came together through Engaged California, a first-in-the-nation deliberative democracy platform. They helped create an action plan to rebuild. Fire survivors told us their top priorities: ➡️ Utilities: burying power lines to prevent ignitions ➡️Water: upgrading water systems to improve capacity and hydrant availability ➡️Communications: strengthening communication systems to ensure reliable connections even when networks fail ➡️Financial support: making financial support easier to navigate so people can quickly find the help they need ➡️Permitting: streamlining permitting to provide fast, hands-on guidance These priorities will help guide state and local governments as they set recovery efforts in motion. 💙 Thank you so much for sharing your voice. Your participation made this possible. 🔗 To learn more about the top priorities survivors shared, visit https://bit.ly/4idDUGZ Audrey Tang Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Berggruen Institute

ODI Director Jeffery Marino is proud to be a part of this work, meeting with some of the State's top innovators to strategize how to make a more efficient, effective, and engaged California.

Help California guide data practices while ensuring data is used in an ethical, effective, secure, and responsible manner that respects privacy. ODI is hiring for a Statewide Chief Data Officer. In this role you will: - Work closely with state departments and agencies, external entities, and international jurisdictions to act on the California statewide data strategy per the role’s authorizing legislation - Work with agencies and departments to improve the quality, use, and sharing of data - Support the CalData team across its 3 services: the data science accelerator, analytics accelerator, and modern data stack accelerator - Provide expert guidance and consultation to major data policy and program initiatives - Develop and manage partnerships and key stakeholders to advance data use for decision-making Apply today! https://lnkd.in/dWxaNhgd

📣 OSPO Monthly Meetup next week on Thursday, November 20 @ 3:30pm PT -> An open approach to data science at the State of California Our guest is Monica Bobra, Principal Data Scientist at the California Office of Data and Innovation, as appointed by Governor Newsom. She leads data science teams with partner departments across the state to develop novel approaches to improving #safety, #sustainability, and #decisionMaking. She also helps academic institutions effectively translate advances in research to improvements in operations across the State of California.  Join us in shaping the future of open source at UC Berkeley, building on its rich legacy of leadership in open source software development. There will be a fireside chat, a Q&A session, and community gathering time with snacks and drinks! 🍿🥤 Register to attend in person at the AI Futures Lab or join us online: https://bit.ly/3JvD8II #UCOSPO #OpenSource #OpenScience

Are you a passionate communicator with a knack for digital storytelling? We are hiring a Communications Coordinator to play a vital part in shaping ODI’s public image and promoting our key messages and programs. What you’ll do: Bring the work of ODI to life through social media and digital content Support the Communications team in telling stories about data, trainings, research, and human-centered design Assist in coordinating internal and external events Work in collaboration with other state departments and agencies This is a 12-month limited-term position, which may be extended to 24 months and/or become permanent. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/dWxaNhgd

California is redefining how residents engage with government. Join InnovateUS on November 20, 2025 at 12 P.M. PST for Building a Better Conversation: The Engaged California Model, a discussion with the Office of Data and Innovation (ODI) on how Engaged California uses digital tools to turn feedback into actionable policy decisions. In this online workshop, you’ll hear from ODI Director Jeffery Marino, Beth Simone Noveck (InnovateUS), and Micah Weinberg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), as they discuss the modern day town hall that invites Californians to participate in conversations about, wildfire recovery and statewide priorities, to shape the future of participation and trust in government. Don’t miss your chance to see innovation in civic engagement, powered by people, data, and human-centered design. 🗓️ November 20, 2025 🕛 12 P.M. PST Register for free: https://lnkd.in/dNgsyddE

ODI is looking for a UX Designer! We are seeking someone who will be responsible for creating user-focused, effective, and accessible digital services and products for ODI and our partners across state government. In this role you will: - Design and implement products and services that improve the user experience for Californians.  - Design user experiences for internal and public-facing platforms, including concepts, redesigns, and rebranding efforts. - Create design artifacts such as wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and journey maps that move work from concept to action. - Partner with researchers to plan and participate in qualitative and quantitative research, usability testing, and participatory design activities. - Partner with product managers to shape strategy and priorities by translating user insights into human-centered design decisions. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/dWxaNhgd

ODI is excited to be working with CCGI on this event. We encourage state workers to join us on December 4! Register today.

💡 Creative minds from government and industry gathered together this week in Sacramento to explore bold ideas! This week, the Office of Data and Innovation (ODI) hosted the Innovation Showcase. This recent challenge focused on reimagining how state teams share knowledge to reduce duplication and accelerate delivery across departments. Innovators presented scalable solutions using data, AI, and human-centered design to improve processes in permitting, procurement, environmental review, and grants. The Showcase highlighted what’s possible when innovation strengthens government services for a more efficient and effective California. Thank you to the California Government Operations Agency, the California Breakthrough Project, the Governor’s Innovation Fellows, and all who participated in helping to shape the future of state services.