Governor's Office of California

The Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives at California's Office of Data & Innovation leads strategic planning and portfolio development while overseeing performance management of ODI's Strategic Plan and OKRs. This position drives business development by identifying partnership opportunities with state agencies, defining innovative digital products and solutions, and conducting strategic discovery to transform government service delivery. The role oversees the CalAcademy statewide training program, the Innovation Fellows program, communications, legislative affairs, and external relations while representing ODI in meetings with the Governor's Office, Legislature, and high-level officials.