What We Offer
Data Analysis
Our data scientists can help you uncover insights and create visualizations that drive action.
Optimization
Modernize your systems with expert tech guidance, letting your team focus on the community.
Prototyping & Testing
We can rapidly create a prototype and get it in front of real Oaklanders to test for clarity and usability.
Technical Training
Our volunteers offer technical training to help you adopt new tools and processes.
Tech Sourcing & Staffing
Need tech talent or tools? Our volunteers help craft job descriptions, RFPs, and purchase decisions.
User Research & Design
Our designers and researchers can help you understand user needs and create intuitive interfaces.
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Why Choose OpenOakland
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Supportive Local Community
Join a supportive network of East Bay orgs leveraging technology for public good, guided by volunteers deeply connected to Oakland.
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Proven Technical Experience
Our skilled volunteers bring top tech experience and a proven track record of creating lasting impact with Oakland organizations.
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Sustainable Solutions
We build sustainable solutions that empower your team to maintain and adapt them independently, long after our engagement ends.
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No Cost
We are an all volunteer collective and do not charge for services.
Latest Blog Posts
CityCamp Oakland 2026 Returns to City Hall
CityCamp Oakland returns on Saturday, October 17 at Oakland City Hall. It's a free, participant-led unconference where anyone can propose, lead, or join sessions about the issues shaping life in Oakland. Lunch provided.
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AI in the Public Interest: Oakland Civic Projects in Action
See how Oakland volunteers are using AI to solve real civic problems, meet the community building these solutions, and learn how you can join or get their support. Tuesday, September 29, 6:30-8pm at Oakland City Hall, Hearing Room 3.
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A Beautiful Oakland: A Civic Tech Idea-A-Thon
Join us during Oakland Tech Week for a half-day session generating fresh ideas for tackling illegal dumping and improving Oakland's physical environment. Tuesday, September 29, 1-5pm at Mills College at Northeastern University.
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