#ThisIsGovCity
Words from alums and partners
“My time with GovCity Boston gave me hope that there are still dreamers and idealist in the world who really want to make change and still believe it’s possible. GovCity at its core, is a support group for motivated dreamers.”
Tom / GovCity2
“GovCity was an excellent opportunity to find like minded insurgents. Outside of these kinds of events it's extremely difficult to find innovative civic thinkers, especially without a government background.”
Alex / GovCity2
“I came in hesitant about the vagueness about the event - which turned out to not only be deliberate, but also beneficial. Good conversations, good brainstorms.”
Don / GovCity2
“My favorite part is getting to know another group of folks with differing perspectives and experiences...expands my head and heart every time I jump in here.”
Chad / GovCity3
“Identity – provides a sense of continuity. GovCity isn’t just an event, activity, or a community – it’s part of who I am.”
– Tyler / GovCity3
“I may be one of the few that benefited from the cancellation of the in person [SXSW] event…The move to virtual allowed me to participate and make some incredible connections…I had hoped to be a fly on the wall until #GovCity4 was born. But the things I have learned so far have already benefitted me professionally.”
Mike / GovCity3
“I had no idea what to expect going into GovCity Austin. I just knew that the team putting it together was world class and we were guaranteed to learn something new and I would get to meet people across local, state, and federal government communities. What I didn't know until I got there was that everyone who attended GovCity was there because we wanted to make a difference in our world, no matter how big or small. We all wanted to affect what we could and help others do the same thing. The friendships I made at GovCity have lasted and have grown. We are all still working together and supporting each other to make whatever impact we can.”
Jen / GovCity1
“A most creative forum of academics, captains of industry, and government insurgents, loosely coupled together to disrupt the status quo of process. Could this motley crew, a rogue's gallery come together for a few days of design thinking to solve intractable problems no one is willing to discuss?”
Stephen / GovCity2 & 3