The Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) has hired Sarah Tuneberg as the new Colorado Digital Service (CDS) director.
CDS is tasked with helping to solve pressing technology needs for state agencies through a community-centered and outcomes-based approach. As its new director, Tuneberg will lead a cross-functional technology consultancy with a mission to mature the state’s approach to delivering high-quality products and services.
“Colorado is focused on leading the way in innovation and technology to deliver better services for Coloradans, and we are thrilled to welcome Sarah into this exciting role. Her leadership, expertise, and experience will help serve Coloradans and lead to new solutions to address our technology needs,” said Gov. Jared Polis.
In her new role, Tuneberg will report to both Governor’s Office Director of Operations and Cabinet Affairs Jesse Marks and state Chief Information Officer and OIT Executive Director David Edinger. As CDS director, Tuneberg will lead the execution of the Colorado Digital Government Strategic Plan and work with OIT teams and state agencies to implement constituent digital identity and other technology solutions that make it easier for Coloradans to access and engage with state government services.
“In our search for a new Colorado Digital Service leader, we sought a collaborative, innovative, and strategic leader, and Sarah Tuneberg is just that,” said Edinger. “As we work to make more state government services available digitally, Sarah will lead an amazing team delivering human-centered digital services in Colorado.”
Most recently, Tuneburg has served as a principal for Oxcart Equity Partners, a venture capital firm that invests in startups innovating to reduce climate risk and inequity. She has also built and scaled three startups as CEO and chief technology officer. However, she is no stranger to state government. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tuneberg served as the State of Colorado Innovation Response Team director and senior advisor for COVID-19 Testing, Containment, and Technology. Under her leadership, Colorado scaled mass testing from 50 to more than 50,000 samples per day and offered services to help Coloradans stay safe and healthy at home.
“I’m honored to be returning to the state and thrilled to be joining the exceptional Colorado Digital Service team,” said Tuneberg. “I look forward to working in partnership with the Governor’s Office, OIT colleagues, agency partners, and the larger civic technology community to deliver user-centric digital services that make the lives of all Coloradans easier.”
