Joe Greenfield is a Management Analyst in the IT Department at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, where he brings practical applications of AI into government operations—improving efficiency and service delivery for Texas residents through modern cloud and AI-driven solutions.

At eight years old, Joe's grandfather handed him tools and told him to take the lawnmower apart before he could earn money mowing—then put it back together. The first attempt failed. The second, with method and sequence, worked. The lesson stuck: to improve something, first understand how it works, then apply discipline to make it better.

Joe has carried that mindset across a career spent solving problems end-to-end—over a decade running his own business, then building networks, databases, and training systems without formal technical training. He holds a Master's in Quality Systems Management and a BA from UT Austin.

He sees AI as the natural evolution of this work: not replacing people, but making continuous improvement an always-on process where systems evolve as fast as the problems they solve.

Michael Keough serves as the Chief Information Officer for the Region 16 Education Service Center, where he leads transformative technology initiatives across the Texas Panhandle. With over 16 years of executive experience in educational technology, Michael specializes in bridging the gap between technical possibility and educational reality to enhance outcomes for students and administrators.

A pioneer in Agentic AI development, Michael utilizes the Google Anti-Gravity IDE to build autonomous frameworks that solve complex operational challenges. He is an integral part of the organization's leadership in AI policy, design, and governance, collaborating with the AI team to ensure that advanced technology in schools is both innovative and ethically grounded. Michael holds a Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology from West Texas A&M University and is dedicated to keeping rural districts at the cutting edge of global innovation.

Michael Leary serves as Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Vice President for Information Technology at Texas A&M University supporting over 70,000 students and over 26,000 employees. He has played a key role in shaping technology strategy, driving innovation, and transforming the platforms that support technology services for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and A&M System partners. His recent work has focused on productivity platforms, cloud and infrastructure engineering, and the delivery of AI services and strategy across the university community.

With 27 years of service at Texas A&M, Michael has developed a deep understanding of the university’s IT environment. Before becoming Interim CIO, he served as Chief Technology Officer for Texas A&M University. Prior to that role, he served as CIO of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, leading IT teams supporting more than 27 research centers and institutes, 15 academic departments, and one of the university’s largest colleges. He began his career in the university's Open Access Labs, gaining hands-on experience that informs his leadership approach and understanding of the needs of IT teams.

In addition to his technology leadership, Michael serves on several university and A&M System committees, contributing his expertise to broader institutional initiatives. As interim CIO, he will guide Technology Services’ senior leadership team, ensuring continued support for the university community during the formal search for a permanent CIO.

Anh Selissen is the Chief Information Officer for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), where she leads more than 700 technology professionals supporting one of the nation’s largest and most complex transportation networks. Since taking on the CIO role in 2019, she has redefined the function of IT within the agency transforming it into a mission-aligned, customer-focused division that delivers measurable impact for the business and the public it serves.

Under her leadership, TxDOT has implemented award-winning platforms like TxDOTCONNECT and the Consultant Certification Information System (CCIS), digitizing critical functions such as project delivery and vendor management. She also launched a forward-thinking AI program grounded in transparency and public trust, including one of the most comprehensive AI strategic plans in state government.

Anh’s best-in-class leadership is not only seen through her highly strategic vision, but also in her commitment to people and culture. She built a team-first organization centered on service, values, and inclusion, mentoring rising leaders, empowering diverse voices, and promoting a culture of trust and innovation. Recognized as both a State IT Leader of the Year and SIM Austin IT Executive of the Year, Anh embodies the modern public sector CIO: a business strategist, technology innovator, and authentic leader who brings others along with her. 

Daniel “Danny” Vera is a dynamic and collaborative IT leader with 19 years of public sector experience driving transformation through innovation, efficiency, and strategic vision. As Director of IT for the City of Edinburg, he leads critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital services, guiding a high-performing team in delivering secure, modern solutions.

Known for his forward-thinking leadership style and deep technical expertise, Danny focuses on bridging the gap between emerging technologies and real-world application. His work centers on enhancing digital experiences for both employees and the community, ensuring technology delivers measurable impact and reliable services.

With a people-first mindset, he is committed to building strong diverse teams and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Danny holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

Charles Elliott is a Senior Research Engineering Lead, Google Public Sector  leading initiatives that transform education through the power of technology, particularly generative AI. Building on a successful consulting career focused on Big Data, Analytics, and AI, Charles now leverages his extensive expertise to guide educational institutions and ed-tech companies in realizing the potential of personalized learning at scale. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in bridging cutting-edge cloud solutions with the specific needs of the education and research sectors. As a trusted advisor, he empowers organizations to enhance learning experiences, improve accessibility, and drive measurable educational outcomes. His work spans early childhood education, machine learning applications, and strategic cloud implementation, with a focus on leveraging generative AI to unlock new possibilities in transforming public sector organizations.

Steve Lujan serves as the Head of Customer Engineering for the Southwest Region at Google Public Sector, where he leads technical teams dedicated to modernizing State, Local, and Education (SLED) organizations through strategic cloud and artificial intelligence solutions. With over two decades of enterprise technology experience, including the last seven at Google, he has built a career focused entirely on bridging the gap between technical innovation and public sector missions. His work centers extensively on partnering with institutions and civic agencies to drive digital transformation, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable impact for the communities they serve.