Make a Difference
NxtGov is a network of professionals working or interested in California’s public sector that aims to inspire innovation across government silos to build up a more collaborative public service culture. NxtGov is a California 501(c)6 organization (federal designation pending) that leverages the knowledge and passion of its members to deliver products and inspire actions that complement or enhance public sector services. We serve the community, collaborate and learn with others, and inspire people into public service.
Why We Do It
Our community inspires innovation, collaboration, and pride in public service.
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Meagan is a Finance Budget Analyst for the California Department of Finance. She works in affordable housing policy and is grateful to join in the Administration’s efforts to facilitate development and reduce housing costs. Meagan is a third-generation Californian and a lover of her hometown of Albany. For her, public service is the perfect combination of an opportunity to give back and an outlet for excessive pragmatism. She has a B.A. in Public Policy and Environmental Analysis from Pomona College. Outside the office, Meagan identifies as an eager slow-pitch softball player, an unapologetic board gamer, and a proud big sister.
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Angelica Quirarte, also known as Angie, serves as Assistant Secretary for Digital Engagement at the CA Government Operations Agency. In her role she develops and implements state-level governance structures and policies for digital innovation. She works to increase digital services capacity and develops web design standards and best practices to increase awareness on open data and encourage the development of user centered design and data analysis skills in government. Angie previously led or coordinated statewide initiatives such as the Civil Service Improvement, the CA Lean Academy, the creation of the CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration, and data engagement events such as the 2018 Safe Drinking Water Data Challenge. To support the platform of change, she founded NxtGov, a network of government change-agents looking to bring pride back into public service and break the silos to help us collaborate, serve, and inspire the next generations of public servants.
Seth Yund is an Air Pollution Specialist at the California Air Resources Board and Director of Recruitment with NxtGov. Seth transitioned from a career in biological research to State service to understand and enhance how data influences the development of policy. He received a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Chapman University and is currently pursuing a Masters of Public Administration at the USC Center of Sacramento. In his free time, he enjoys wondering about life and being with friends.