Illinois’ New Chief AI Officer Has Federal, State Experience

The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology has tapped Tamara Roust to serve as chief AI officer. She previously served as the state’s chief data officer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2026-10-20 20:40 · Government Technology AI
Illinois’ New Chief AI Officer Has Federal, State Experience

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