First Official Member List

We are thrilled to share a monumental milestone for the Alliance of Civic Technologists (ACT)—our very first official list of members! This is an exciting moment for ACT as we continue to grow our community of like-minded civic tech enthusiasts, innovators, and changemakers who are passionate about using technology to create positive social impact.

⠀ This list represents not only a milestone in our journey, but also a celebration of the incredible diversity and expertise that our members bring to the table. From data scientists and software developers to policy advocates and community organizers, ACT members are united by a shared passion for tech-driven civic engagement.

Thanks Chi Hack Night & Open Austin

We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Chi Hack Night and Open Austin for their incredible support. As pillars of their respective civic tech communities, they have been a constant source of inspiration and collaboration.

Chi Hack Night graciously hosted our Executive Director, Christopher Whitaker, for a special event, back in October 2024, where he shared the launch of ACT. More recently, they also penned a thoughtful blog post about ACT, detailing its origins, mission, and their decision to join our growing network.

Meanwhile, Open Austin partnered with us on a successful social media campaign to promote their Welcome 2025 ATX Public Interest Tech Mixer, which resulted in the event selling out. The mixer brought together 37 attendees, including resident activists, community and nonprofit leaders, and local government staff—40% of whom were people of color, and 31% were women and non-binary folks.

This is exactly the kind of collaboration we aim to amplify within the network—strengthening local civic tech communities and fostering an inclusive, engaged network of individuals and organizations across the country.

A huge thank you to Chi Hack Night and Open Austin for their continued support and commitment to advancing the civic tech movement!

Goal Setting

ACT’s members have been renewing their focus on setting impactful goals. From advancing civic tech projects to fostering stronger community connections, our members are defining their objectives for the year ahead. For example Civic Tech Atlanta has shared this simplified list:

  1. Structure a formal project lifecycle pipeline.
  2. Keep a pulse on volunteer relations.
  3. Build up their network with local and public organizations.
  4. Mature our administrative operations for sustainability. ⠀ We invite you to check out Civic Tech Atlanta’s website, along with those of our other members, to see how each of them is strategically setting the course to make a meaningful impact in the civic tech space!

Delegates Meeting

ACT will be holding its next Delegates Meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET, with a Zoom link provided to each member’s delegates directly. During this meeting, there will be discussion and vote on a resolution and action plan, as outlined in our joint statement with the Technologists for the Public Good. This is an important opportunity for all members to engage in shaping the future direction of ACT and its collaborative initiatives. Be sure to join us and have your voice heard!

This Month’s Events

Here are some events happening in the network!

Stay in Touch

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Does your local civic tech organization have a story to tell? Want to be featured in our next newsletter? Reach out to us at hello@civictechnologists.org