NASCIO Recognizes Exceptional Contributions in State Government

According to NASCIO, Johnson was chosen for her efforts to leverage technology in state government to keep children safe, help individuals and families become self-sufficient, and provide safe refuge during disasters. Modernizing the various human service programs that support needy citizens is an ongoing challenge, and one that Johnson is tackling on many fronts, NASCIO noted. Her leadership in advancements in services delivery, adoption of new technologies, and use of best practices can be seen in Louisiana’s implementation of the Common Access Front End (CAFE) for multiple public assistance programs and Tracking of Time Services (TOTS) for Child Care Assistance Program.

“NASCIO is pleased to recognize Ruth Johnson with this prestigious award,” saidDugan Petty, newly elected NASCIO president and Oregon chief information officer. “Her leadership has

advanced citizen service, information sharing and good government, and we applaud her commitment to these efforts.” 

Nominations were gathered from NASCIO members as well as non-members. NASCIO

presents the State Technology Innovator Award on an annual basis to recognize

state leaders who steadily promote innovation, excellence and good government. Nominees must be an employee of, elected official, appointed official or other appointee representing state government. 

About NASCIO

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers is the premier network and resource for state CIOs and a leading advocate for technology policy at all levels of government. NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information technology executives from the states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The primary state government members are senior officials who have executive level and statewide responsibility for information technology leadership. State officials who are involved in agency level information technology management may participate as state members. Representatives from other public sector and non-profit organizations may also participate as associate members. Private sector firms may join as corporate members and participate in the Corporate Leadership Council. For more information about NASCIO visit

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Contact

Shawn Vaughn

Membership and Communications Coordinator

National Association of State Chief Information Officers

(859) 514-9156

svaughn@AMRms.com

www.NASCIO.org

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