NEWS ROOM | Press Releases
For immediate release: October 30, 2008
Contact: Shawn Karrick
Walker Named NASCIO Director of Government Affairs
(Lexington, KY) – The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pam Walker as Director of Government Affairs. In this newly created position, Pam will be responsible for developing and directing the association's government affairs activities and advocacy to advance NASCIO's strategic policy agenda. This role will include ensuring the perspectives of state CIO’s views are represented in the shaping of federal legislation and policies, working with state and federal lawmakers on key state IT issues and continued alliance building with strategic partners.
“This important announcement is the outcome of many months of serious deliberation by NASCIO's leadership and we are very excited to welcome Pam Walker as the Director of Government Affairs”, said Gopal Khanna, Minnesota CIO and NASCIO President. “She brings a great deal of experience to the association and to the new DC office. Pam will work closely with Doug Robinson, NASCIO’s Executive Director, to develop and direct our advocacy agenda."
Because of her knowledge of state government, Pam is well qualified to serve NASCIO and its members. Her experience includes over twelve years in high-profile government affairs positions including most recently as Senior Director of Government Affairs for the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and Legislative Researcher with Billtrack, Congressional Quarterly. Pam has a M.A. in International Transactions and a B.A. in International Studies from George Mason University.
“Moving from part time to full time representation in Washington was a key goal established by the officers. Adding Pam as our full time representative in Washington will improve our visibility and effectiveness on issues of importance to state chief information officers. Pam is a great addition to our team and I look forward to her contributions.” said John Gillispie Iowa CIO and NASCIO past President.
Pam will be located in NASCIO’s new Washington DC office at the Hall of States, 444 North Capitol Ave, NW Suite 642, Washington, DC 20001. She can be reached at pwalker@amrms.com.
NASCIO is the premier network and resource for state CIOs and a leading advocate for technology policy at all levels of government. NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information technology executives from the states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The primary state government members are senior officials who have executive level and statewide responsibility for information technology leadership. State officials who are involved in agency level information technology management may participate as state members. Representatives from other public sector and non-profit organizations may also participate as associate members. Private sector firms may join as corporate members and participate in the Corporate Leadership Council. For more information about NASCIO visit www.nascio.org.
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For more information, contact NASCIO Membership and Communications coordinator, Shawn Karrick at (859) 514-9156 or skarrick@AMRms.com.
AMR Management Services provides NASCIO's executive staff. For more information about AMR visit www.AMRms.com.
