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. Please 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. The Data Guy™" Scisney is a data and AI strategist, community advocate, and technology leader who believes data should be used not only to improve organizations, but also to expand opportunity, accountability, and access for communities. As Founder and President of The Data Guys™, a Seattle-based data and AI engineering firm, he helps organizations transform disconnected information into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions, stronger outcomes, and measurable impact.

A former Amazon Web Services (AWS) Analytics and AI/ML Specialist, Dei'Marlon has spent his career helping organizations bridge the gap between technology and real-world challenges. His work spans housing, workforce development, economic mobility, public sector modernization, digital equity, and artificial intelligence, including the design of data systems that have supported the tracking and measurement of more than $400 million in community investments across Washington State. His philosophy, "Get Your Data House In Order™," emphasizes that successful innovation begins with trusted data, clear processes, and people-centered implementation.

As a Commissioner on Seattle's Community Technology Advisory Board (CTAB), Dei'Marlon brings a unique perspective that combines technical expertise, public policy, and community engagement. He is particularly passionate about helping communities move beyond measuring technology outputs, such as devices distributed or broadband connections established, and toward measuring meaningful outcomes, including economic opportunity, workforce participation, digital literacy, accessibility, civic engagement, and quality of life. He believes technology investments should be accountable to the communities they serve and that data can help ensure public resources create measurable and equitable impact.

Beyond his professional work, Dei'Marlon is deeply committed to workforce development and technology education. He has trained hundreds of small businesses, nonprofit leaders, students, and community organizations on data literacy, AI readiness, and digital transformation. His work is guided by a simple belief: technology should be understandable, accessible, and designed to help people thrive.

Recognized as a Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, Dei'Marlon continues to champion a future where data, technology, and innovation serve as tools for inclusion, economic mobility, and community empowerment.

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

Venita Subramanian (Position No. 3)

Venita is a principal UX Design Leader at Microsoft focused on secure-by-design practices, responsible AI, and large-scale digital experience strategy. She cares deeply about how technology shapes community wellbeing and who is left out when innovation moves faster than public understanding or access. Seattle is navigating critical questions around digital equity, broadband affordability, accessibility, cybersecurity, and AI policy, and Venita is motivated to contribute to this work through a public-interest lens rooted in community voice and long-term impact. Venita has led initiatives influencing more than 22,000 employees across several teams and functions at Microsoft, elevating organizational maturity and strengthening safety, trust, and accountability. Experienced in building and scaling new design disciplines, shaping policy-aligned practices, and translating complex technical challenges into clear, human-centered systems. First-generation child of Indian immigrants raised in the UAE, bringing a multicultural, multilingual perspective to equity and access. Venita wants to help bridge the gap between rapid technological change and the residents it impacts, ensuring that decisions are made with context, transparency, and a commitment to the public good. 

Term Expires: 12/31/2027 (term 1) | Position: Member at Large | Appointed by: Mayor

Rajat Aggarwal (Position No. 4)

With 12 years of software development experience spanning cloud computing, e-commerce, education, semiconductors, and marketing, Rajat brings a wealth of technical expertise to the table. Beyond his professional work, he is a dedicated tech educator at local senior centers, where he advocates for personal and policy-level scam protection. This hands-on community experience gives Rajat grounded perspective on how Seattle IT’s digital literacy and discounted service initiatives can quietly but profoundly elevate the quality of life for seniors. 

Term Expires: 12/31/2026 (term 1) | 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

Name (Position No. 6)

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

Kathleen Rohde (Position No. 7)

Kathleen is an executive communications leader with 10+ years shaping CEO and senior executives voice across AI, policy, and high-stakes business moments. Trusted partner to senior leaders navigating change, growth, and reputational issues in global technology environments. Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of translating complex technical topics into clear, high-impact communication narratives for internal and external audiences. With more than a decade of experience in strategic communications at the intersection of technology, policy, and civic outreach, Kathleen is eager to support CTAB’s mission to research, study, and recommend policies on issues relating to information and communications technology. Kathleen believes inclusive communication is essential to both building public trust and informing local policy. As a long-term Seattle resident, she is deeply invested in the city’s digital future and passionate about equitable access to information, civic technology, and public trust in digital systems. Kathleen would be honored to contribute to CTAB’s important work and help shape inclusive, forward-thinking technology policy for all Seattleites. 

Term Expires: 12/31/2027 (term 1) | Position: Member at Large | Appointed by: City Council

Friday Enabulele (Position No. 8)

Friday Enabulele is a highly accomplished aerospace and technology professional with over 20 years of experience in hardware product development, complex systems engineering, and cross-functional team leadership. He has advised executive leadership, governed large-scale technology ecosystems, and delivered mission-critical programs with budgets of up to $180 million and teams exceeding 200 staff. Friday brings deep expertise in technology governance, privacy-conscious system design, risk management, and cross-sector stakeholder coordination. His career reflects a strong commitment to building resilient, secure, and inclusive technology solutions that serve diverse communities. As a community-centered technology leader, Friday is passionate about advancing equity, digital inclusion, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in nonprofit environments, and civic engagement. He is particularly motivated to contribute to citywide technology initiatives that balance innovation with privacy and equity, supporting inclusive and effective governance. Friday holds an MBA, a master's degree in systems engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer/Electrical Engineering. 

Term Expires: 12/31/2027 (term 1) | Position: Member at Large | Appointed by: Mayor

Colin Sanders (Position No. 9)

Colin is a senior software engineer at AWS with five years of experience across data center hardware operations, security infrastructure, and AI tooling. He is interested in contributing technical perspective on infrastructure, AI, and cybersecurity to the City's technology policy work. Colin hopes to contribute a perspective that he believes is currently underrepresented in Seattle's tech policy conversations: the physical infrastructure beneath the digital systems we are setting policy around. AI policies sit on top of an infrastructure boom that is reshaping the Pacific Northwest's energy grid, water use, and supply chains. Colin works on that infrastructure daily and can speak to what is happening at both the physical layer and the application layer. Colin is interested in CTAB because of the technology decisions Seattle is making - on AI, on data infrastructure, on privacy - overlap directly with the work he does, and would like to put time and skills toward the public side of those decisions.  

Term Expires: 12/31/2026 (term 1)| Position: Member at Large | Appointed by: City Council

Phillip Meng (Position No. 10)

Phillip Meng is a member of the Community Technology Advisory Board (CTAB) and serves on its Digital Equity Subcommittee. He is passionate about making sure technology empowers Seattleites with practical, reliable, and user-friendly services. In addition to CTAB, Phillip serves on Seattle’s Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners.

Outside of board service, Phillip is a consultant at McKinsey & Company and previously worked at Qualtrics and the Atlantic Council. He grew up in Washington and attended the University of Washington, where he founded a data analytics student organization.

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