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• EP 64: A Digital-First Future for Every American featuring Frank Bisignano on Modernizing SSA and IRS

  In this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast, Martha Dorris sits down with Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Commissioner Bisignano shares his remarkable career journey, from leading major financial institutions to overseeing operations during the 9/11 attacks, and how those experiences shaped his approach to public service. In his new dual roles at SSA and the IRS, he underscores his commitment to modernization, technology, and customer experience, focusing on how to effectively lead two of the largest organizations that touch nearly every American.Throughout the conversation, he discusses his management philosophy, the importance of technology as an enabler, and his dedication to employee growth and development. He also reflects on his recent letter marking the 90th anniversary of the SSA, highlighting the agency’s modernization priorities and renewed focus on serving the public.The discussion explores the Digital First agenda at SSA, which aims to enable 200 million Americans to transact digitally, while still ensuring that services remain accessible by phone and through field offices for those who need them.Tune in to hear more about:His perspective on the depth and diversity of SSA’s customersHow he measures success in modern government service deliveryKey improvements and successes already underway at SSAIt was an honor to speak with Commissioner Bisignano, stay tuned, he’s already requested a follow-up conversation in six months!Thank you for listening to this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast! If you enjoyed it, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners! Stay Connected: Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: @DorrisConsultingInternational Twitter: @DorrisConsultng Facebook: @DCInternational Resources Mentioned: Citizen Services Newsletter 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards Nomination Form

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• EP 63: From Data to Impact: How GSA Transformed Digital Analytics featuring Marina Fox

  In this episode, Martha Dorris sits down with Marina Fox, former lead of GSA’s Digital Analytics Program (DAP) and one of the 2025 Service to the Citizen® Award winners, to explore how data and persistence transformed how government understands, and improves, digital services.From her early career in data analytics to launching analytics.usa.gov, Marina shares how she built one of the most impactful digital initiatives in government, helping agencies use real-time data to design faster, simpler, and more transparent online experiences.Highlights from the episode:Building the foundation: How DAP unified fragmented web analytics and gave agencies consistent, actionable insights for the first time.Scaling impact: With limited resources, Marina’s team brought Google Analytics to 6,000 federal websites, creating the largest GA account in the world.Driving transparency: The launch of analytics.usa.gov gave the public access to real-time government web traffic, turning data into a model for open government.Insights that matter: From USPS tracking to NASA’s data portals, DAP revealed what citizens value most and helped agencies prioritize improvements.A new chapter: As Director of Digital Solutions at TechSur Solutions, Marina continues helping agencies harness data, AI, and cloud to deliver better digital experiences.Why it matters:Marina’s story is a masterclass in leading digital transformation through collaboration, community-building, and data-driven design. Her work reminds us that when government embraces analytics, it doesn’t just measure success, it creates it.Thank you for listening to this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast! If you enjoyed it, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners! Stay Connected: Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: @DorrisConsultingInternational Twitter: @DorrisConsultng Facebook: @DCInternational Resources Mentioned: Citizen Services Newsletter 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards Nomination Form

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• EP 62 - Assessing Veterans’ Patient Experience through the Survey of Healthcare Experience of Patients (SHEP) Program within the Veterans Health Administration

  In this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast, host Martha Dorris sits down with Christopher Mannozzi, Director of Performance Management, and Jim Schaefer, Director of Surveys at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration (VHA).Together, they lead the Survey of Healthcare Experiences of Patients (SHEP) program, which is transforming how the VA listens to and improves care for veterans.The conversation explores how SHEP:Uses surveys to capture veterans’ experiences across all types of careAnalyzes data to highlight what’s working well and pinpoint opportunities for improvementLeverages automation and monthly reports to deliver fast, actionable insightsThey also share what’s ahead for the program, including:Enabling veterans to complete surveys directly from their phonesComparing VA care to community care to better understand the full patient journeyExploring AI and natural language processing for deeper analysisProviding training to staff on turning feedback into meaningful actionAt its core, SHEP’s mission is simple yet powerful: to improve healthcare quality and satisfaction, helping veterans live healthier lives. By surfacing common challenges and spreading best practices, the team is driving positive change across VA facilities nationwide.Congratulations to the SHEP team on receiving the 2024 Service to the Citizen® Award!Thank you for listening to this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast! If you enjoyed it, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners! Stay Connected: Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: @DorrisConsultingInternational Twitter: @DorrisConsultng Facebook: @DCInternational Resources Mentioned: Citizen Services Newsletter 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards Nomination Form

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• EP 61 - How California’s EDD is Transforming Customer Experience featuring Loree Levy

  In this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast, Martha Dorris sits down with Loree Levy, Deputy Director of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD), to talk about their shared passion for transforming how the public experiences government services.With 24 years in state government and a background in television journalism, Loree reflects on her career journey and the lessons she’s carried into leadership. Together, they explore how EDD has embraced customer experience practices through modernization efforts that include:establishing a dedicated customer experience divisionsimplifying application processes for unemployment and disability insuranceimplementing technologies like chatbots to improve access and responsivenessLoree emphasizes the importance of an enterprise-wide, customer-centric approach that bridges communications and IT while breaking down silos across departments. She highlights how leadership, community practices, and ongoing collaboration are essential to creating better public service experiences.This thoughtful conversation offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of bringing CX into state government at scale.Thank you for listening to this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast! If you enjoyed it, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners! Stay Connected: Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: @DorrisConsultingInternational Twitter: @DorrisConsultng Facebook: @DCInternational Resources Mentioned: Citizen Services Newsletter 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards Nomination Form

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• EP 60 - The Total Experience’s Impact on Efficiency and Service Delivery at HHS featuring Avery Muse

  In this episode of The CX Tipping Point, Martha Dorris sits down with Avery Muse, former Executive Director for IT Operations at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to explore how he brought customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) together as a “Total Experience” at HHS.With a career spanning defense, law enforcement, and health, Avery shares unique insights on service transformation in government. The conversation dives into his implementation of fusion teams, experience-level agreements, and a unified support portal, as well as efforts to modernize physical support locations and integrate omni-channel technology.Martha and Avery also discuss the critical role of leadership buy-in, the link between employee engagement and service delivery, and best practices for measuring both operational and experience metrics.Check out Avery’s recent NextGov Op-Ed on Total Experience, and connect with him at [email protected] or visit themusegroup.net.Thank you for listening to this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast! If you enjoyed it, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners! Stay Connected: Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: @DorrisConsultingInternational Twitter: @DorrisConsultng Facebook: @DCInternational Resources Mentioned: Citizen Services Newsletter 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards Nomination Form

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