Technical Advisory Group
In support of the Initiative, a UI Modernization Advisory Group (TAG) has been established. The TAG will:
- Provide strategic input on the direction, execution and evolution of the Initiative and its governance
- Make recommendations regarding stakeholder engagement, outreach and education
- Build legitimacy, confidence and traction around the initiative
TAG Membership
State Members
Jolynn Badame, Assistant Director of Program Services, Utah Department of Workforce Services
Joe Barela, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Labor
Raju Gadiraju, Chief Information Officer, North Carolina Department of Commerce
Gillian Gutierrez, Senior Advisor, New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Chris Henderson, Chief Information Officer, Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Eric Holen, Director of Unemployment Insurance, Texas Workforce Commission
Lisa Kissler, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Washington Employment Security Department
Lindsi Leahy, Director of Unemployment Insurance, Oregon Employment Department
Chris Tonjes, Chief Information Officer, DC Department of Employment Services
Anthony Vaughan, Deputy Director, Missouri Division of Employment Security
Non-Governmental At-Large
Amy Simon, Simon Advisory
Mason Bishop, WorkedED Consulting
Michele Evermore, The Century Foundation
USDOL Members
Andrew Stettner, Director of Unemployment Insurance Modernization, Employment & Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Dennis Austin, Supervisor, Technology and Business Product, U.S. Department of Labor
Akanksha Sharma, Director of Digital Transformation, U.S. Department of Labo
