Project-based Innovation Officers for Public Agencies

We help public agencies solve targeted problems with new technology. We meet governments where they are, innovate within real constraints, and meaningfully and responsibly integrate new technology into existing operations.

THE CHALLENGE

Public agencies have more responsibilities and less staff than ever before.

New technology can help transform the important work they do on behalf of the people.

But sourcing, vetting, and integrating new technology can be an impossible task without the time and know-how.

As a result, public agencies remain in the status quo, or at worse, are left behind.

OUR SOLUTIONS

  1. We empower public agencies to self-identify specific problems their organization is facing. We take the time to understand their workflows and resource constraints.

  2. We conduct comprehensive research to find viable, innovative solutions to help solve their problem.

  3. We then complete 3rd party validation studies to test the quality and capabilities of the agency’s top tech choices.

  4. Once a winner is selected, we help agencies adopt the technology by integrating it into their day-to-day work, ensuring these solutions are impactful and enduring.

Our Services

    • Legislative research and development

    • Political strategy

    • Policy implementation

    • Pilot development

    • Policy integration and implementation needs assessment

    • Program implementation and reporting

    • Technology needs assessment

    • Technology market research

    • RFP design and Procurement strategy

    • Change management strategy

    • 3rd party technology validation

    • Software trialing and quality control

    • Technology user focus groups

    • Workforce development strategy

    • Technology onboarding and integration support

    • Workshops and facilitation

    • Stakeholder in-person and virtual events

    • Webinar hosting and content programming

    • Communications strategy

    • Messaging and external relations strategy

    • Public relations and storytelling

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Our expertise

  • Data + emerging technology

  • Transportation + mobility

  • Infrastructure + built environment

  • Sustainability + resilience

  • Affordable housing + development

  • Quality of life + livability

  • Social welfare + human services

  • Economic + workforce development

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Meet the Team

  • Founding Partner

    Samantha "Sam" Roxas brings over 15 years of experience in public policy and private sector leadership to Common Good, with expertise in legislative and government affairs strategy, communications, public engagement, and event and media production. 

    Prior to co-founding Common Good, Sam led public affairs and business development for high-growth startups in the mobility and built environment sectors. She’s guided companies like WeWork, REEF Technologies, and Replica through complex government landscapes, developed effective go-to-market strategies, built strong community ties, and passed legislation that fueled business growth. 

    Before advising companies, Sam spent a decade in government, serving the offices of then-California State Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore David Chiu, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, and U.S. Representative Jackie Speier on groundbreaking legislation in the housing, economic development, social equity, and environmental sustainability world. Sam’s legislative accomplishments continue to shape communities through the implementation of affordable housing tax credits, criminal justice reforms, expanded micromobility options, funding for preserving small businesses, and more. 

    A recognized thought leader, Sam frequently speaks at conferences, community events, and with press on the opportunities and challenges of public-private collaboration. She produces and co-hosts Beyond Streets (formerly The Mobility Podcast) where she examines the impact of transportation equity solutions in cities with leaders shaping the industry.

    Based in South LA with her partner Ryan, their two children, and Chihuahua King, Sam is also a dedicated foster parent, advocating for the rights and well-being of children and families.

  • Founding Partner

    For almost 2 decades, Dan has built a track record of impacting policy changes and growing businesses at the intersection of technology, policy and politics.  Prior to co-founding Common Good, Dan led policy and public affairs teams at mobility companies, developing creative solutions to drive policy changes, bringing new products to market and cementing relationships with governments in all 50 states.

    Dan cut his teeth in politics on Capitol Hill serving as Deputy Chief of Staff to US Representative Patrick J. Kennedy and in the pressure cooker of New York City Hall for Mayor Michael Bloomberg where he led complex negotiations, helped to pass landmark legislation and forged new coalitions at the highest levels of government.

    In the private sector, Dan held partnerships and marketing roles for American Express and Amazon where he led social impact partnerships with the One Organization and led marketing campaigns to promote financial literacy and equitable access to the banking system.

    Dan makes his home in picturesque Snoqualmie, WA with his wife Holly and their twin daughters. Dan serves on the Snoqualmie City Planning Commission, ITS Washington Events Committee and coaches youth sports.

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