Christine Sakuda

Christine Sakuda is the executive director of Transform Hawaii Government, a nonprofit organization focused on responsive聽government that enhances quality of life through an empowered workforce, innovative technology and effective ways of doing business.
Government Modernization Requires An Amazon Prime Mindset Getty Images/iStockphoto/2021

Government Modernization Requires An Amazon Prime Mindset

Much of Hawaii state government still uses old computers and technology systems that rely on manual processes.

Effective Government Starts With Political Will Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Effective Government Starts With Political Will

We must let good data drive decisions to take performance to a new level.

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The Students鈥 Dilemma: No Internet, No Class

Ways to bridge the digital divide between teacher and student as we wait out the global pandemic.

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Cybersecurity Is More Important Than Ever

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and for good reason.

Help Steer Culture Of Government Toward Innovation

Help Steer Culture Of Government Toward Innovation

Continued professional development is necessary to navigate the changing landscape of public services.

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Hawaii Must Sustain Its Technology Momentum

The governor鈥檚 nominee for chief information officer is a 鈥渟easoned leader and administrator.鈥

High-Tech Step Toward State Government Transparency

High-Tech Step Toward State Government Transparency

A new online tool tracks nearly $400 million in IT-related project funds

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Progress Made On Improving Hawaii鈥檚 鈥楻evenue Engine鈥

Continuing tax system modernization must remain atop state鈥檚 priority list.

The Open Data Movement Is Growing Civil Beat

The Open Data Movement Is Growing

But it will take commitment by officials and demands by the public to transform government.