Gavin Rozzi combines hands-on experience leading digital transformation at the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs with civic technology that reaches all 564 of the state's municipalities. Member of the A4-S50 team that received the 2025 Governor's Team of Excellence Award.
Practical lessons from building platforms used statewide in New Jersey
Turning messy government data into actionable insights. From spatial analysis of opioid overdoses to housing compliance dashboards, see how data science methods translate to real policy outcomes when you understand both the technical and institutional constraints.
Modernizing legacy systems without breaking what works. Practical lessons from leading teams that built systems for all 564 New Jersey municipalities, including when to build, when to buy, and how to bring staff along.
Why government agencies should develop internal technical capacity instead of relying solely on vendors. A framework for identifying talent within civil service, structuring development teams, and creating sustainable technology programs.
Creating and maintaining open-source tools that serve public needs. The story behind zipcodeR, an R package with 124,000+ downloads and 53+ peer-reviewed citations (as of March 2026), and what government technologists can learn about building tools that outlast any single project.
How public records access is changing, on both sides: how people request information now, how agencies respond, and what that shift means for transparency advocates, journalists, and government communicators.
How technology can make government more transparent and accessible. Drawing on OPRAmachine, a platform that processed more than 75,000 public records requests between 2017 and 2024, this talk covers what works when you give citizens direct access to government data.
Available for in-person and virtual engagements
Conference keynotes that combine storytelling with practical frameworks. Best for opening sessions, closing remarks, or featured speaker slots at government, technology, or data science conferences.
Experience as a panelist on topics spanning civic tech, open data, and government innovation. Comfortable engaging with diverse perspectives and keeping discussions focused on actionable insights.
Hands-on sessions where attendees leave with specific skills or frameworks. Topics include public records best practices, data visualization for policy, and building your first government tech project.
Conversational discussions on civic technology, government transparency, and where data science meets public policy. Available for video or audio formats.
Recent speaking engagement
NJ DCA Mayors and Legislators Resource Series
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NAHRO 2026 National Conference & Exhibition
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
30th Annual Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development
NJ DCA Mayors and Legislators Resource Series
Route Fifty
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
The Power of Public Colleges & Universities Conference - Stockton University
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy - Rutgers University
Gavin Rozzi speaks on government digital transformation, civic technology and open data, freedom of information, data science for public policy, and building in-house tech teams in government. His talks draw on hands-on experience building platforms available to all 564 New Jersey municipalities.
To book Gavin Rozzi for a speaking engagement, visit gavinrozzi.com/contact with details about your event, preferred topics, and dates. He typically responds within two business days with availability and topic options.
Gavin Rozzi has spoken at conferences, universities, and organizations including Drug Policy Alliance, Montclair State University, Rutgers University Bloustein School, Stockton University, and various civic tech events across New Jersey.
Gavin Rozzi is available for conference keynotes, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and podcast or interview appearances on topics related to civic technology, government transparency, and data science in the public sector.
Whether you're organizing a government technology conference, university lecture, civic tech meetup, or podcast series, I'm interested in conversations that help practitioners and citizens understand how technology can serve the public good.
Typically responds within two business days with availability and topic options.