Who We Are

The Community Technology Advisory Board (CTAB) was established in 1995, and revised in 2015 under the Seattle Municipal Code, (Section 3.22.050, Ordinance 124736). The 2015  revision changed the scope and the name from the Citizens Telecommunications & Technology Advisory Board (CTTAB); this evolved out of the City's cable tv advisory board before 1995.  The Board is composed of 10 members - six appointed by the Mayor and four appointed by the Council.  Two members represent specific constituencies: education and public access to telecommunications. The remaining members serve at large. All serve staggered two-year terms. In addition, CTAB has a young adult "Get Engaged" Program representative, who serves a one-year term. The Get Engaged position is appointed by the Mayor, and is one of six appointments. The Board members have opted to share some contact information.  Use the Contact Us page for general questions or communications to the Board.

Current Members

Omari Stringer (Position No. 1)

Omari is currently working at Expedia Group in Enterprise Data Management and Governance. Omari is a passionate advocate for fairness, accountability, and transparency in technology, and wishes to bring smart policies in line with smart technology. Since arriving in Seattle over 5 years ago for higher education and earning a Master’s in Human Centered Design and Engineering, he fell in love with the Pacific Northwest’s natural beauty and strong sense of community. He hopes to bring his public policy, research, and technological experience, as well as lived experiences to inform the strategic direction of the City’s technology portfolio.

Term Expires: 12/31/2026 (term 2) | Position: Vice-Chair | Appointed by: City Council

Dei’Marlon Scisney (Position No. 2)

Dei'Marlon "D" Scisney is a data engineer and social impact leader, serving as President of Scisney Social Impact, an 8-person data and ML engineering firm that helps businesses leverage data for growth and equity. As Treasurer of the Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA), Dei'Marlon oversees $25 million in capital projects that preserve Seattle's cultural legacy while fostering economic development. 

On the Community Technology Advisory Board (CTAB), Dei'Marlon brings his expertise in data equity, machine learning, and community-driven solutions. He plans to enhance CTAB’s focus on bridging the digital divide by advocating for accessible technology and equitable digital infrastructure in underserved communities. His vision is to ensure technology innovation benefits all Seattle residents, particularly BIPOC communities.

With a Master of Science in Data Engineering and PMP, Dei'Marlon has led impactful initiatives like the $200M Community Reinvestment Project with Commerce, LCB's Cannabis Industry Needs Assessment, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project, and other social impact and equity analytics projects. His work connects data, business, and community to drive social change through data-driven solutions. Data is more than numbers; it is the key to understanding the challenges marginalized communities face and enables us to shape policies that directly target and dismantle those challenges.

Term Expires: 12/31/2027 (term 2) | Position: Member at Large | Appointed by: Mayor

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Term Expires: 12/31/2027 | Position: Member at Large | Appointed by: Mayor

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Term Expires: 12/31/2026 | Position: Member at Large | Appointed by: City Council

Aishah Bomani (Position No. 5)

Aishah Bomani is an educator, born and raised in South Seattle. Aishah has served in both public and private education sectors, and is currently the Seattle Public School’s first Digital Equity Manager. Aishah has over ten years of experience working with students and families of diverse racial and economic backgrounds and establishments. Aishah graduated from Seattle University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, and from the University of Massachusetts-Boston with a Master’s in Education with a focus on learning, teaching, and educational transformation. Aishah’s goal as an educator is to cultivate space by engaging in proactive dialogues to establish likeminded goals that are geared towards dismantling systemic discrimination among the diverse demographics of the student population and is committed to uphold values centered in student success through equity, innovation, and social justice.

Term Expires: 12/31/2026 (term 2) | Position: Education Member | Appointed by: Mayor

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Term Expires: 8/31/2026 | Position: Get Engaged Member | Appointed by: Mayor

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Term Expires: 12/31/2027 | Position: Member at Large | Appointed by: City Council

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Term Expires: 12/31/2027 | Position: Member at Large | Appointed by: Mayor

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Term Expires: 12/31/2026| Position: Member at Large | Appointed by: City Council

Phillip Meng (Position No. 10)

Phillip Meng studies Information Systems, Finance, and Global and Regional Studies at the University of Washington, and is currently a Young Global Professional at the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center. Phillip previously worked at Qualtrics and interned at the Boston Consulting Group, and has researched business and technology policy issues as an intern at the Bipartisan Policy Center. At UW, he leads the Polling and Open Data Initiative at the University of Washington (a data analytics student organization) and Business Impact Group (a small business consulting organization), and is an undergraduate fellow at the Center for Environmental Politics.

Term Expires: 12/31/2026 (term 2) | Position: Chair | Appointed by: Mayor