Overview
Leading Through Change: Building Resilient Organizations for the Future
Accenture invites you to join fellow California government leaders for a special GovTalks Innovation Exchange focused on one of the most pressing challenges facing public sector organizations today: leading successful organizational change.
This executive discussion will bring together distinguished California leaders to share practical lessons learned, strategies for building organizational resilience, and approaches for creating cultures that embrace innovation while maintaining mission focus.
Speakers
- Bernard Soriano, Deputy Director at the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- Kimberly Glenn, Assistant Deputy Director at the California Office of Technology Services Integration (OTSI)
- Nancy Farias, Director at the California Employment Development Department (EDD)
- Donna Berry, Deputy Director for Project Delivery and Chief Engineer (Caltrans)
- Moderator: Marybel Batjer, California Strategies and the former Secretary of Government Operations Agency
Date and time
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location
UC Student and Policy Center
1115 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Discussion Topics
Participants will explore:
- Strategies for leading organizations through transformation and uncertainty
- Building cultures that support innovation, agility, and continuous improvement
- Workforce engagement, capability development, and change adoption
- Lessons learned from modernization efforts across California government
- Practical approaches for sustaining momentum and delivering lasting impact
Attendees will leave with actionable insights and peer perspectives to help their organizations navigate change effectively while continuing to deliver results for Californians.
Register Today
Space is limited
For questions, please contact Kristina.Hughes@accenture.com.
We look forward to welcoming you for this timely GovTalks discussion on the future of leadership and organizational transformation in California government.