Department of Homeland Security's Inaugural Digital Innovations Workshop

Department of Homeland Security personnel gathered to the Homeland Security Learning and Development Institute Friday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Washington, D.C., to share ideas about the agency’s digital future at the inaugural Digital Innovations Workshop.  Photo by Alex Theriot.

The Department of Homeland Security Learning and Development Institute facilitated the Digital Innovations Workshop. Office of Public Affairs Intern Garrett Estrada used the facility to coordinate panel discussion throughout the day. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Attendees listen to Jacob Parcell’s keynote address during the DHS Digital Innovations Workshop. Parcell challenged attendees to measure mobile performance, chase new outcomes and extend beyond their fields to further predict user needs. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Keynote Speaker Jacob Parcell, from the General Services Administration’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, challenged attendees to measure their mobile performance during the 2015 DHS Digital Innovations Workshop. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Attendees listen to a panel discussion moderated by Director of Web Operations and Communications Matt Harmon with speakers representing TSA, FEMA and USSS. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Tina Adinolfi (left) and Richard Reinhardt (right) from FEMA answer questions from attendees at the 2015 DHS Digital Innovations Workshop. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Panelists from the Office of Accessible Systems Technology, FEMA and the Office of Public Affairs focused their presentation on the best practices surrounding accessible content for people with disabilities. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Dianne Bell from DHS OPA thanks fellow panelists for their hard work and dedication for ensuring that all web content is accessible to those with disabilities. Photo by Alex Theriot. 

Department of Homeland Security web and social media experts gathered at the DHS Learning and Development Institute Friday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Washington, D.C., to share ideas about the agency’s digital future at the inaugural DHS Digital Innovations Workshop. Photo by Alex Theriot.

United States Coast Guard Lt. Anastasia Visneski talks about her experience working with public affairs specialists within the Coast Guard.  Photo by Alex Theriot.