The Miner of Last Resort: Digital Currency, Shadow Money, and the Role of the Central Bank In this episode of #PolicyChats, @steelewheelz and I take a look at what happens when money creation moves outside the traditional banking system? @ucrspp https://t.co/rQwCCeEAa4

An incredible night supporting @bstreettheatre’s mission to bring arts education to tens of thousands of local students. Singer-songwriter @ginamiles (winner of The Voice S23) gave a moving performance and reminder of why the arts matter. 🎶❤️ #ArtsEducation

All dressed up for our first-ever masquerade ball! 🎭✨ The Sofia was glowing Saturday night for the @bstreettheatre gala — a magical evening that felt straight out of another era. #SofiaSoiree #ArtsEducation

@KevinEsterling Listen to the full conversation on Policy Chats: 🎧 https://t.co/tqN5dwXL5i #Democracy #GovTech #Innovation

@KevinEsterling Dr. Esterling argues, when done right, collaboration tech can transform “participation” from symbolic to substantive—helping policymakers make decisions with the public, not for them. Governments that master collaborative design will build more effective &trusted institutions.

@KevinEsterling and I discuss how: Collaboration tools can synthesize citizen input Online participation can complement—not replace—traditional meetings Technology can increase representation in communities. This isn’t just about technology—it’s about governance design.

Public meetings and town halls haven’t changed much in 50 years—yet citizens expect digital-first experiences in every other part of life. Collaboration tech offers ways to design data-driven forums where citizens can engage meaningfully and governments can listen efficiently.

🧵 Thread: Collaboration Tech & the Future of Government 🎙️ New Policy Chats episode! ➡️ Can next gen collaboration technology help reimagine Democracy and increase informed community participation?

A decade of impact at @UCR_SPP! Honored to help launch the 10th-anniv celebration with founding Dean @anildeolalikar & current Dean, Mark Long, plus dual keynotes by UCR Professor & former Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge and Riverside’s current mayor, @MayorLockDawson

Love this quote this morning by the #GOAT, @EliudKipchoge If you are the greatest marathoner ever, Talent + Discipline=GOAT. For the rest of us, one disciplined step each morning—especially when it’s hard—turns goals into results.

Enjoyed teaming w/ Dr. Justine Ross to lead a 3-hr seminar on policy communications @ucrspp Drawing on research, including my own publications, we focused on evidence-backed strategies to strengthen policy communications as Fellows begin 7-month placements across the region.

I had the privilege of hosting Seattle CTO @CivicCIO for a Fireside Chat for our Public Sector Advisory Council & T-Mobile execs. Conversations like these help us bridge innovation to the realities of government service delivery—exactly what our council is all about.

Running thru the Gulf of Alaska.

Quite possibly the greatest @Strava segment of all time! (And still personal fav.) AKA.... How to run 3 miles and 7 miles at the same time and in the same time! @paulmitche11 what's yours?

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🎙️ New Policy Chats episode! I talk with @DebAikat about how tech & social media have reshaped traditional media—and what that means for governing, governments and citizens. Topics include: 📉 Local journalism’s decline 🧭 Loss of trusted gatekeepers 🌐 Content democratization

Took the T-Mobile California team to visit the CAISO yesterday! We got to see how they manage the power grid in real time— a great reminder of the complexity behind public sector operations. Thanks to the #CAISO team for the insights and hospitality! ⚡️

Advisory board meeting to kick off the 10th anniversary of the UCR School of Public Policy. As Co-Chair of the Board, I am proud to work with the @ucrspp team to build for the future. The SPP is already one of the top schools in the country, and it is only going to get better.

What is 5G? That's one of the most common questions I get these days. I recently spoke with Government Technology Magazine about 5G and how it's reshaping government. From real-time emergency data to smart city deployments, 5G isn’t just faster—it’s foundational.