How do we make intentional decisions leading to the change we want to see in the world and the spaces in which we interact? How can a company adjust their processes to better partner with government clients and serve the public interest? What can government bring to the conversation to gain more value from industry partnerships?

Delve into these questions and more as GOVTECH CONNECTS CEO Susan Sharer chats with Eduardo Ortiz and Ashleigh Axios from digital services company Coforma.

About today's guests:

Eduardo F. Ortiz
Eduardo F. Ortiz is CEO and a founding co-owner at Coforma, a digital services firm that crafts creative technology solutions that help people live better lives. He is a combat Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps and several civilian agencies. Eduardo is passionate about leveraging product and technology practices to remove points of friction that prevent people from accessing critical services. This passion has driven his professional journey from a software engineer and product strategist to entrepreneurship. He holds an MBA from the University of Maryland. Eduardo lives in Maryland with his wife, son, and two dogs.

Ashleigh Axios
Ashleigh Axios is a speaker, strategic creative, and an advocate for design's ability to break barriers and create positive social change. She is Chief Operating Officer and an owner of Coforma, a digital consultancy and design firm that crafts creative solutions and builds technology products that support communities. She is also a term trustee of the board of directors to Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Prior to her current roles, Axios formed and led the in-house creative agency at Automattic, served as the creative director and a digital strategist in the Obama White House, separately served as president of AIGA and of AIGA Washington D.C., and more.

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