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.
Get connected with us!
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Upcoming events
OpenOakland - Civic Tech for the Community
First Tuesday each month, 6:30pm
Oakland City Hall
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 updates
Reflecting on 8 Years of Partnership: OpenOakland and the Public Ethics Commission
On April 4, 2023, Suzanne Doran (Acting Executive Director of the PEC), Michael Ubell and Colin King-Bailey (Open Disclosure project team) shared insights from their years of collaboration. This blog post is a summary of the discussion with video clips from the event!
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RADAR Program Exploration: Learnings from a Discovery Phase
Last year, several OpenOakland members kicked off a discovery phase for a potential service delivery program to serve local nonprofits. We were looking for ways to reduce project overhead while centering the specific needs of local community groups. Inspired by BetaNYC’s Research and Data Assistance Request (RADAR) initiative, we wondered if something similar might work here in Oakland. Despite wrapping up our discovery phase early due to pandemic life, we wanted to capture our initial learnings...
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