University of Arizona names president
Suresh Garimella, Ph.D., is currently president of University of Vermont
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Louisiana names secretary of Public Safety and Corrections
Gary Westcott promoted from previous role in the DOC as deputy secretary
Coolidge, Arizona, appoints city manager
Gilbert Lopez previously served as the city’s economic development and development services director since 2016
‘Always show gratitude’ university chancellor says
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity, and experience. This week’s profile is Frank Dooley, Chancellor – Purdue Global Public career highlights and education: I have been in the public sector for 40
New York’s transportation authority selects criminal justice advocate
Kathryn Falasca recently served as director of the Strategic Initiatives Bureau of the New York City Police Department
UCLA hires chief data and artificial intelligence officer
The University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) has hired Chris Mattmann as its first chief data and artificial intelligence officer
Thomasville, Georgia, names permanent city manager
Chris White has been promoted to permanent city manager of Thomasville. White has been working as the city’s interim city manager since February 2024.
‘Never compromise character or integrity,’ California public administrator says
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity, and experience. This week’s profile is James A. Jackson, Jr., Public Administration, formerly of the City of Tracy, California.
Colorado Office of Information Technology names digital service director
Colorado – The Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) has appointed Sarah Tuneberg as Colorado digital service (CDS) director. Tuneberg also has experience in public health and emergency management, serving Colorado as a senior adviser and director of its Innovation Response Team.
Cleveland names chief innovation and technology officer
Ohio – Stephanie Wernet has been named Cleveland’s new chief innovation and technology officer. Wernet joins the city following eight years as chief information officer, vice president of information technology and vice president of purchasing for a public charter school. She holds an MBA from Stanford
