Terrence Gee is Chief Information Officer at Rice University, one of the nation’s leading research universities, where he leads Technology Solutions & Services to advance teaching, learning, and discovery. Over a 40-year career, he has worked at the intersection of business and technology as a consulting partner, entrepreneur, board member, and CIO across diverse industries. He began at Accenture, advising global organizations on strategy and transformation, and later helped build and scale a high-growth consumer business. Known for connecting vision to execution, Terrence focuses on modern digital platforms, strengthening resilience, elevating user experience, and applying AI in practical ways that improve how people work, learn, and lead.

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.

John Hoffman serves as the Deputy State CIO and Chief Technology Officer for the Texas Department of Information Resources. He is responsible for enabling emerging technology in the State of Texas. The CTO team operates the Texas Education and Innovation Center which focuses on building an effective and efficient Texas public sector through modern technology.   

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.

Dr. Matthew Russell works with faculty to support the use of technology in teaching, learning, and research. He is a key innovator in AI at UT Austin and has developed the UT Austin’s Generative AI in Teaching and Learning online toolkit. He has presented at numerous conferences, delivered workshops, and published research, and has been awarded grants for the use of AI as well as general instructional technologies and strategies.  

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.

Gabby Burke serves on Google Public Sector’s Cloud AI Specialist Engineering team, leading technical initiatives with state and local governments and higher educational institutions across the US. She is passionate about leveraging technology to create more effective, equitable, responsive, and proactive public systems. In her role, Gabby partners directly with public sector agencies nationwide, empowering them to harness cloud solutions, data-driven strategies, and generative AI to overcome critical challenges.

Previously, Gabby managed statewide public health and Medicaid interoperability initiatives, including Colorado's Social Health Information Exchange program (the first of its kind in the nation). She has also directly served clients experiencing homelessness. She holds a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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.

Charlene Gorman is a Public Sector leader at Google Cloud, currently serving as the Head of Public Sector Sales for the Southwest. In this capacity, Charlene and her team are dedicated to driving strategic collaboration, business development, and market execution for State, Local, and Higher Education (SLED) customers. Her career is distinguished by her strong focus on partnering with government leaders to navigate the rapidly evolving public sector cloud, AI and cybersecurity landscape to achieve impactful, mission-critical outcomes. Mrs. Gorman's background includes significant sales and partnership management roles within Google’s Public Sector organization, HPE and Nortel where she has consistently built strategic relationships and helped government partners execute complex, large-scale government transformation initiatives.

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.