The District of Columbia’s Innovation Team (i-Team) extends its deepest gratitude to the many people and organizations whose collaboration, expertise, and energy make our work possible. We especially wish to recognize:
Our District Partners
- Mayor Muriel Bowser and her Administration for consistently championing innovation and supporting new approaches to governance.
- Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO): Led by Chief Technology Officer Stephen N. Miller and former OCTO Director and current Mayor Bowser Chief of Staff Lindsey Parker (who helped prepare the initial Bloomberg Philanthropies application alongside Director of the Mayor’s Office of Policy, Gianelle Rivera). Special thanks to Barney Krucoff, the District’s former Chief Digital Officer (CDO), for providing early and critical vision and technical leadership.
- The former Mayor’s Office of Policy: Offered vital guidance on strategy and best practices, equity, and public wellbeing.
Interagency Collaboration
Project 1 (Permitting):
We are grateful to the agencies that joined forces to tackle permitting challenges affecting small businesses:
- DOB and DCRA for sharing permitting data and process insights.
- DDOT, DOEE, DOH, and OP for their subject matter expertise and active participation in shaping potential regulatory and technical improvements.
- Utilities (DC Water, Pepco, DC Gas, Verizon, Comcast) for supporting a more holistic look at the permitting lifecycle.
- Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) for championing small business needs.
- Advisory Board Members and District Small Business Owners who provided invaluable frontline experiences to guide our human-centered design efforts.
Project 2 (Hiring):
Our second initiative brought together a broad coalition of workforce stakeholders:
- Department of Human Resources (DCHR) for championing improvements in vacancy announcements and PeopleSoft software enhancements.
- Department of Employment Services (DOES) for partnering on the HBCU Public Service Apprentice Program and broader workforce initiatives.
- Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) for working closely with the i-Team to increase diversity in recruitment and expand training pathways, including paramedic programs.
- Partner Agencies such as OCP, DPR, DBH, DHS, DGS, and MOTA, which lent their voices to the pilot projects, helping us refine new hiring processes and test prototypes.
External Stakeholders
- DC Building Industry Association (DCBIA), American Institute of Architects (AIA), and other community organizations for offering feedback on our Project 1 Permitting reforms.
- Local Universities and Research Institutions for research, talent pipelines, and critical evaluations of pilot initiatives.
- Community and Business Groups—including those representing underserved populations—who have met with us, tested prototypes, and informed how we best serve District residents.
Together, these partners have helped the i-Team create more efficient, equitable, and resident focused programs. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to each individual and organization supporting the District’s journey toward innovative governance—and look forward to continuing this work in service of Washington, DC.