Code for America Announces 2019 Community Fellowship to Transform Government

San Francisco — Code for America today announced its 2019 Community Fellowship program in partnership with seven local governments that span across the country.

This program pairs local Code for America Brigade talent with local government, using technology and the principles of delivery-driven government to create long-lasting change that will transform government from the inside out.

Building on the original Code for America Fellowship model, the Community Fellowship bridges the talent gap in the tech and public service sectors by giving government staff the experience of working with technologists, and technologists the experience of working in government jobs.

Code for America chose seven projects for the 2019 Community Fellowships. Cities chosen for the program include: Buffalo, Charlotte, Durham, Indianapolis, Miami, Santa Monica and Savannah. Individuals selected for the 2019 Community Fellowship cohort come from diverse backgrounds. Nearly 60 percent of this year’s cohort is female, and 35 percent of the class is Black.

“Code for America’s Community Fellowship program is at the core of our mission, making government that works in the digital age,” said Hashim Mteuzi, senior manager for Network Talent Initiative at Code for America. “This program allows people to solve real problems that are affecting their community. We are excited to connect our Brigade talent with local government to make a sustainable impact on these communities.”

Code for America Fellows will spend six months working with government staff, researching user needs, meeting with key stakeholders, and improving service delivery to vulnerable populations. The product could be an early-stage application, an improved procurement process, an open data release, or other projects that improve the delivery of a government service or function, at a fraction of the typical cost to taxpayers.

About Code for America

Code for America makes government work for the people, and by the people, in the digital age, starting with the people who need it most. We build effective, easy-to-use digital services that improve government systems, and we help others do the same across all levels of government. We organize thousands of active volunteers across nearly 80 chapters nationwide to improve government in their local communities. Our goal: a 21st century government that effectively and equitably serves all Americans. Learn more at codeforamerica.org.