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

09/09/2025 48 min Temporada 5 Episodio 61
EP 61 - How California’s EDD is Transforming Customer Experience featuring Loree Levy

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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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