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Welcome to the NASPO Pulse Podcast, your source for exploring emerging public procurement issues. Join us as we engage in insightful conversations with procurement professionals, partners, and industry leaders. Discover a diverse range of perspectives and opinions on various topics that are shaping the procurement landscape. Whether you're a state procurement official or interested in the field, t... more

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The promise of AI in government is huge, but so are the stakes. We sit down with Dr. Cari Miller and Dr. Gisele Waters, co-founders of the AI Procurement Lab and leaders behind IEEE 3119, the first standard dedicated to procuring AI and automated dec... more

Modernization sits at the heart of Florida's procurement transformation. Jessie Marks, Florida's Chief Procurement Officer, shares her fascinating 18-year journey from part-time administrative assistant to CPO, revealing how the relationship-building... more

The myth says procurement is the holdup. We put that belief under a bright light with Oklahoma’s Chief Procurement Officer, Amanda Otis, and trace exactly how a team moves from jungle to clarity—no playbook, tight resources, and high expectations. Am... more

What happens when a state with the world's fourth-largest economy revolutionizes how it buys everything from office supplies to life-saving fire retardant? Angela Shell, California's Chief Procurement Officer, takes us behind the scenes of procuremen... more

What happens when public procurement codes fail to keep pace with modern needs? Delbert Singleton and Stacy Adams from South Carolina's Division of Procurement Services reveal how their state successfully modernized its procurement rules through thou... more

What happens when procurement goes right? Most citizens never notice. Behind every police car, school lunch, government building, and public service lies the intricate, largely invisible work of public procurement professionals who ensure taxpayer do... more

What happens when you combine theater, legal expertise, and a passion for public service? Gene Burk, Connecticut's Director of Procurement Programs and Services, brings his unique background to transform how government procurement serves citizens.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Cari Miller
Co-founder of the AI Procurement Lab, experienced corporate strategist with a focus on AI governance.
AI Procurement Lab
Episode: AI for Government: How Public Procurement Can Adopt It Without Getting Burned
Dr. Gisele Waters
Co-founder of the AI Procurement Lab, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with experience in Human-Centered Design.
AI Procurement Lab
Episode: AI for Government: How Public Procurement Can Adopt It Without Getting Burned
Amanda Otis
Chief Procurement Officer for the state of Oklahoma
State of Oklahoma
Episode: From Chaos to Category Management: How Oklahoma Rebuilt Procurement for Speed, Trust, and Compliance
Jessie Marks
Chief Procurement Officer for the state of Florida
State of Florida
Episode: Radios in Fish Tanks: Testing the Durability of Procurement Solutions
Stacy Adams
Deputy Chief Procurement Officer and Director of Statewide Sourcing
South Carolina
Episode: Modern Needs, Modern Codes: South Carolina's Procurement Evolution
Delbert Singleton
Director of the Division of Procurement Services
South Carolina
Episode: Modern Needs, Modern Codes: South Carolina's Procurement Evolution
Gene Burk
Director of Procurement Programs and Services from the state of Connecticut
State of Connecticut
Episode: Continuous Improvement: In Service of Others
Peter Korolyk
Director of Government Support Services for the State of Delaware
State of Delaware
Episode: Procurement Powers Everything: From Police Cars to School Lunches
Montae Brockett
Deputy CIO and Chief Information Security Officer for the Department of Healthcare Finance.
Washington, DC's Department of Healthcare Finance
Episode: Integrating Cybersecurity into IT Procurement: Insights from Montae Brockett

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Julia McElroy
Host of NASPO's Pulse, engaging listeners with insights and discussions on public procurement.

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Procurement Powers Everything: From Police Cars to School Lunches
Q: Can you share a real-world example where procurement made a measurable difference?
Procurement impacts everything happening at schools, from building construction to providing necessary supplies and meals, enhancing the learning environment and addressing food insecurity.
Procurement Powers Everything: From Police Cars to School Lunches
Q: In what ways does public procurement shape the quality of life in a community?
Public procurement impacts various aspects of public safety, education, and community services through the procurement of uniforms, vehicles, and school lunches, significantly contributing to the quality of life.
Continuous Improvement: In Service of Others
Q: What advice would you give to procurement teams trying to shift from an internal focus to a citizen-first mindset?
Put yourself in the shoes of a client or beneficiary to understand the outcomes that matter to them.
Continuous Improvement: In Service of Others
Q: How do you ensure your improvements are truly making life better for the citizens of Connecticut?
By having an inclusive approach to the contracting process and engaging all necessary stakeholders from the outset.
Radios in Fish Tanks: Testing the Durability of Procurement Solutions
Q: What skills or mindset do today's procurement professionals need to thrive?
They need to be professionally curious, digitally and data-driven, relationship-oriented, and adept in market analysis for informed decision-making.

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