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Liana Bailey-Crimmins
Chief Information Officer
State of California
Speaker Topics
- Organizational Change
Speaker Bio
Liana Bailey-Crimmins was appointed State Chief Information Officer and Director of the California Department of Technology by Gov. Gavin Newsom in June 2022. She provides comprehensive strategic advice to the governor on a range of technology issues, including best approaches to implement state technology-related strategic plans, policies, standards and enterprise architecture. She ensures California’s technology landscape remains resilient, secure, and innovative by optimizing IT operations and integrating emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence, cloud services, and digital identity solutions.
Bailey-Crimmins has held several senior leadership positions in over 30 years of public service, including that of Chief Information Security Officer at the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), where she safeguarded the private data of nearly 2 million members and a $400 billion investment portfolio. She also served as its Chief Health Director and Chief Information Officer, as well as IT Director and CIO for California Correctional Health Care Services.
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Bailey-Crimmins has held several senior leadership positions in over 30 years of public service, including that of Chief Information Security Officer at the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), where she safeguarded the private data of nearly 2 million members and a $400 billion investment portfolio. She also served as its Chief Health Director and Chief Information Officer, as well as IT Director and CIO for California Correctional Health Care Services.
Sessions
Monday, October 20, 2025 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM EDT
State/Local Government Networking Breakfast: Innovation Addressing the Triple Squeeze in Government
Liana Bailey-Crimmins,
Chief Information Officer, State of California
Peter Wallace,
Chief Information Officer, City of Virginia Beach
Craig Orgeron,
Chief Information Officer, State of Mississippi
Kerrica Laake,
Chief Information Officer, City of Austin
State and local government agencies are facing unprecedented new challenges and opportunities. State-led efficiency efforts, federal funding, regulation changes and increased use of AI are some of the reactionary impacts. Attend this session to learn from four state and local government leaders on how they are capitalizing on these recent challenges.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM EDT
Executive Story: Future Proofing the Golden State
Liana Bailey-Crimmins,
Chief Information Officer, State of California
California is leading the way by building a digital government that’s agile, equitable and future-ready. Learn how the state is deploying innovations like AI, cybersecurity, broadband, and digital identity to secure critical services, close equity gaps, and meet the current and future needs of nearly 40 million Californians. From managing wildfires to connecting independent agencies, join us for this dynamic discussion on what it takes to future proof the technology foundation of the Golden State.
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