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Big Shoulders

Chicago is emerging as a civic technology hub. As our city faces greater demand for efficient services, sustainability and economic opportunity for all, technology has the power to more deeply engage our citizens in creating solutions and making the democratic process more inclusive. That is what civic technology is all about. On Big Shoulders, we meet Chicago’s leaders, participants and drivers of this new space.

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Big Shoulders by Microsoft

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S6:E5 NELSON GEREW, DIRECTOR OF DATA POLICY & REPORTS AT THE CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND

Adam sits down with Nelsen Gerew, from the Chicago Public Education Fund, to discuss how technology can build stronger leadership within our Chicago school systems. Read More

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S6:E3 ALEX NIEMCZEWSKI, CEO AT BALLOTREADY

It’s almost impossible to cast an informed vote on every race and referendum. As a result, too many voters guess, leave blanks, or on Election Day stay home altogether. BallotReady aggregates content from candidates’ websites, social media, press, endorsers and board of elections for comprehensive, nonpartisan information about the candidates and referendums on your ballot. They link everything back to its original source so voters can verify any piece of information, and make every effort to confirm details with the candidates themselves, giving them the opportunity to share even more information. Read More

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S1:E9 CHRIS WHITAKER, MIDWEST BRIGADE COORDINATOR AT CODE FOR AMERICA

Civic technologist, Chris Whitaker, utilizes his experience and passion in government and community to advance civic technology in Chicago. As the Midwest Brigade Coordinator for Code for America, Chris supports civic hacking events and teaches a weekly Civic Hack class. PLEASE VISIT https://www.codeforamerica.org/ Read More

S1:E7 ERIN SIMPSON, CIVIC TECH FELLOW AT MICROSOFT

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S1:E8 STEPHEN GOLDSMITH, PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT AT HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

Stephen Goldsmith has an impressive resume as a Professor of Government at Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Director of Innovations in Government Program, Former Deputy Mayor of New York and two term Mayor of Indianapolis. Stephen's book, "The Responsive City: Engaging Communities Through Data-Smart Governance" discusses the adoption of technology by citizens and government. This must read book has forever changed the relationship between the two entities. PLEASE VISIT http://www.hks.harvard.edu/about/faculty-staff-directory/stephen-goldsmith Read More

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S5:E9 VALERIE GROTH, EXECUTIVE LIFE COACH AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND WORKSHOP FACILITATOR AT VALERIE GROTH LLC AND FOUNDER OF THE RYAN BANKS ACADEMY

Adam Hecktman interviews Valerie Groth to discuss her role as an Executive Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Workshop Facilitator at Valerie Groth LLC and Founder of the Ryan Banks Academy. PLEASE VISIT www.ValerieGroth.com Read More

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S4:E2 ANNA BETHUNE, CO- FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, BRAVE INITIATIVES

Anna Bethune, Co- Founder and Director of Research for Brave Initiatives, empowers high school girls to be agents of change in the world through design, coding, and leadership training. Participants who complete their program develop a sense of purpose and a strengthen their ability to be leaders and drivers in technological innovation. PLEASE VISIT https://www.braveinitiatives.com Read More

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S6:E4 AKOSUA BOADI-AGYEMANG, INTERN AT MICROSOFT

Akosua shares her incredibly unique story of how she landed her internship at Microsoft and the positive impact social media played into her journey. Read More

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S6:E2 MELISSA ANDERSON, PRESIDENT AND COFOUNDER, PUBLIC GOOD SOFTWARE

Melissa Anderson is the President and CoFounder of Public Good Software which is the online network for civic action, empowering people to make a difference on the causes they care about. Its groundbreaking Take Action technology connects people reading the news with things they can do to make a difference on the issues around the world and in their own neighborhoods. PLEASE VISIT https://publicgood.com/ Read More

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S6:E1 ERIC VAZQUEZ, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER – OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

Eric Vazquez is the Chief Technology Officer at the Office of City Clerk which is responsible for keeping and making official records and legislation accessible to city residents. Clerks also play an important role in the system of checks and balances by offering perspectives, policies, and opinions that are independent from other municipal offices. The Chicago Office of the City Clerk is the most visited office in Chicago government. PLEASE VISIT http://www.chicityclerk.com/ Read More

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S5:E10 VINESH KANNAN, CEO & CO-FOUNDER, OMNIPOINTMENT

Vinesh Kannan is the CEO & Co-Founder of Omnipointment, which is a software that aids in scheduling team meetings. Omnipointment means omnipotent appointments for your team. Their highly visual schedule merging tool means you can spend less time rounding up your teammates' availability and more time changing the world. PLEASE VISIT http://omnipointment.com Read More

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S1:E7 ERIN SIMPSON, CIVIC TECH FELLOW AT MICROSOFT

A University of Chicago Public Policy Student and Civic Technology Fellow at Microsoft, Erin Simpson discusses the next generation of civic technology in Chicago! PLEASE VISIT http://harris.uchicago.edu/ Read More

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S3:E1 SHARON FEIGON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SHARED USE MOBILITY CENTER

S3:E2 FABIAN ELLIOTT, FOUNDER OF BLACK TECH MECCA

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S7:E5 PARVATHI SANTHOSH-KUMAR, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF IMPACT AT STRIVETOGETHER

S7:E2 JIMMY ODOM, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, BIT CAPITAL GROUP & DIRECTOR OF INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CHICAGONEXT

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S6:E5 NELSON GEREW, DIRECTOR OF DATA POLICY & REPORTS AT THE CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND

S6:E3 ALEX NIEMCZEWSKI, CEO AT BALLOTREADY

S1:E9 CHRIS WHITAKER, MIDWEST BRIGADE COORDINATOR AT CODE FOR AMERICA

S1:E8 STEPHEN GOLDSMITH, PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT AT HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

S5:E9 VALERIE GROTH, EXECUTIVE LIFE COACH AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND WORKSHOP FACILITATOR AT VALERIE GROTH LLC AND FOUNDER OF THE RYAN BANKS ACADEMY

S4:E2 ANNA BETHUNE, CO- FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, BRAVE INITIATIVES

S6:E4 AKOSUA BOADI-AGYEMANG, INTERN AT MICROSOFT

S6:E2 MELISSA ANDERSON, PRESIDENT AND COFOUNDER, PUBLIC GOOD SOFTWARE

S6:E1 ERIC VAZQUEZ, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER – OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

S5:E10 VINESH KANNAN, CEO & CO-FOUNDER, OMNIPOINTMENT

S1:E7 ERIN SIMPSON, CIVIC TECH FELLOW AT MICROSOFT

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