Alex and Amy talk with NASCIO's director of policy and research, Meredith Ward about a new publication entitled "Diversity and Inclusion: An Essential Element to the State IT Workforce." Meredith talks about what prompted the survey and report, findings and recommendations.

You can find the report here: https://www.nascio.org/resource-center/

You can find the NASCIO award submission for Tennessee mentioned in the episode here: https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NASCIO-Award-Category-State-CIO-Office-Special-Recognition-STS-Diversity-Inclusion-Council.pdf