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Below are my monthly article series in PA Times, the publication of the American Society for Public Administration. Each piece is written for public leaders who need clear, practical guidance on GenAI, not technical jargon
About this series: Starting July 2024, I publish monthly on GenAI adoption, governance, and workforce readiness in local government. The series bridges doctoral research with real conversations from city leaders across Southern California and beyond.
"Manual Intelligence": What Cities Are Really Learning About Generative AI
"Manual Intelligence": What Cities Are Really Learning About Generative AI
Based on conversations with nearly 30 city IT leaders across Southern California. What the cautious, practical reality of AI adoption looks like behind city walls right now. Read on PA Times 👈
Multi-Agent Systems (MAS): The Prediction of GenAI in 2025 and Its Impact
Multi-Agent Systems (MAS): The Prediction of GenAI in 2025 and Its Impact
Multi-agent systems might be the next evolution of GenAI. This piece demystifies the technology and shows how local governments can begin thinking about what it means for public transit, emergency response, and city operations. Read on PA Times 👈
From Fear to Focus: Building an AI-Ready Workforce
From Fear to Focus: Building an AI-Ready Workforce
Fear is the most common barrier to AI adoption inside government organizations. This piece gives leaders a clear path to move their teams from anxiety to capability, step by step. Read on PA Times 👈
Generative AI Readiness: Data Governance for Local Governments
Generative AI Readiness: Data Governance for Local Governments
Only 22 percent of state CIOs have a data quality program in place, yet 95 percent expect GenAI to significantly affect data management. This piece explains why data governance is the foundation everything else depends on. Read on PA Times 👈
5 First Steps for Local Governments to Adopt GenAI Responsibly at the Organizational Level
5 First Steps for Local Governments to Adopt GenAI Responsibly at the Organizational Level
Many city leaders want to move forward with AI but do not know where to start. This article gives them five concrete steps they can take right now without needing a big budget or a tech team. Read on PA Times 👈
A "Secret" Recipe for Responsible GenAI Use to Strengthen Trust in Public Institutions
A "Secret" Recipe for Responsible GenAI Use to Strengthen Trust in Public Institutions
Public trust is the foundation everything else rests on. This piece offers a practical framework for using GenAI in ways that build community confidence rather than erode it. Read on PA Times 👈
Navigating Collaboration Among Local Governments
Navigating Collaboration Among Local Governments
Even cities at the forefront of AI policy still lack a shared standard. This piece explores how local governments can learn from each other and build governance frameworks together. Read on PA Times 👈
Embracing Generative AI in Local Governments: Prompt Engineering and Upskilling
Embracing Generative AI in Local Governments: Prompt Engineering and Upskilling
Why prompt engineering is the most practical skill gap to close right now, and how local governments can invest in their current workforce instead of competing for scarce AI talent. Read on PA Times 👈
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All articles are published openly on PA Times and free to read. If you are interested in research collaboration, a copy of the dissertation, or a custom training session based on any of these topics, get in touch.
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