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About Us

Our Vision 

Inspiring innovation to improve county operations.  

 

Our Mission 

Transforming the County into a responsive, efficient, and forward-thinking organization through performance management, data, and innovation.  

Our Value Proposition

Salt Lake County Office of Data & Innovation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents of Salt Lake County and service delivery by the County agencies. Our approach centers on improving access to county services and information using technology, as well as promoting transparency and accountability in government operations.  

Additionally, by leveraging the power of data, we help to inform decision-making and deliver value to our residents, county agencies, and our partners. We are dedicated to driving progress and making a positive impact on the community we serve. 

Our Strategic Pillars

  • Advancing agencies’ mission through performance management  
  • Empowering agencies to make data-informed decisions. 
  • Promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement 
  • Leveraging county data as a strategic asset  

Our Objectives

    1. Advance the mission of county agencies through performance management to help ensure that organizations can effectively fulfill their purpose and serve the needs of the public. 
    2. Support County agencies to make more informed decisions by incorporating data and analysis into the decision-making process. 
    3. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to enhance public service delivery and better serve the community. 
    4. Develop effective & efficient solutions using design-thinking and human-centered approaches to address complex problems and promote innovation and sustainable outcomes.  
    5. Collaborate with county agencies to augment their capacity and services.  
    6. Expand knowledge, tools and new skills through training, partnership, and participation.       
    7. Manage County data as a strategic asset to implement effective data governance policies and standards. 

Meet the Team

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DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE & INNOVATION

Javaid Lal
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PERFORMANCE & INNOVATION MANAGER

Angelina Linnett
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PERFORMANCE & DATA ANALYST

Alex Sherwood