Former Chief Innovation Officer, San Jose Mayor's Office. Views expressed are my own.
San Jose, CA
Joined October 2011
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Shireen Santosham retweeted
We're partnering with indoor vertical farming company @plenty, making us the first large U.S. retailer to significantly invest in vertical farming. We plan to utilize Plenty's platform to deliver fresh, sustainable produce to our stores year-round. bit.ly/3IBByPb
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"Food as Global, Environmental and Social Challenge and Opportunity" with @SSantosham,@plenty; Didier Toubia,@AlephFarms; @JasonWClay, @WWFInstitute, @world_wildlife; Raviv Itzhaky,@prospera_tech at #Webit Global Impact Week, hosted by Dr. @PlamenRussev: webit.org/2021/live.php
Shireen Santosham retweeted
Being a public servant requires discipline. I would love to publish a book of public servants’ unsent tweets of 2020/1.
Shireen Santosham retweeted
Our #digitalinclusion efforts w/many partners have brought free broadband to 100,000 low-income residents, & will connect more than 300,000 in @EastSanJose —equivalent to a city the size of Pittsburgh—by 2022. Pls call 408.716.3811 for help. bit.ly/3nQKPt9
Excited to share our expansion plans across California! Can’t wait for more people to get to taste this!
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Shireen Santosham retweeted
Coming soon: @CityofSanJose + @ATTPolicyCA are partnering to bring 11k hotspots to residents in need—connecting students & families to internet access for distance learning + critical online services. Stay tuned! abc7news.com/education/sj-to…
Shireen Santosham retweeted
Meet Jordan, San José's new Chief Innovation Officer. His extensive experience in public service & tech has prepared him to tackle issues like digital equity + assisting the city with economic recovery in the face of COVID-19. We're thrilled to have him! ➡️bit.ly/2P0WFk8
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We're seeing a significant rise in indoor #verticalfarming. @plenty saves 1M gallons of water per week, uses no pesticides & utilizes LED lights to grow its nutritious & delicious produce. @SSantosham speaks w/ @beondtvofficial @CarlosTVRadio beond.tv/video/business/the-… #Agritech
So proud to be a former member of the @sliccardo team that pushed for #digitalinclusion in #SanJose! Keep on pushing Sam & @sanjosemoti!
Shireen Santosham retweeted
What makes a city “smart” post-pandemic? How much privacy will residents swap for convenience? On Wed @AnnCavoukian, @SSantosham, @nsjacob, @anthonymobile, and @JBradley_DC will tackle these questions + live ones from YOU.
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Hope you can join!
Be sure to tune in to @AspenUrbanInnov’s conversation with @AnnCavoukian, @nsjacob, @anthonymobile & @SSantosham on this important development in the #UrbanInnovation world. xitter.cf/AspenUrbanInnov/status…
I wrote this before COVID-19 hit us. Seems like now more than ever digital equity and privacy are essential to make sure our diverse community thrives
"It is clear that Silicon Valley needs tech leadership that better represents our diverse communities" #opinion @SSantosham apolitical.co/en/solution_ar…
Shireen Santosham retweeted
Amid the #COVID19 crisis, I'm grateful to stand w/ #TeamSanJose every day. TY @CivicCIO, @SJ_DigitalDolan, @KipThinks, @SSantosham (not pictured), & @SanJoseMOTI for your incessant commitment to bridging the digital divide—ensuring a more connected, inclusive @CityofSanJose.