SMART is New York City's Social Media Advisory and Research Taskforce. This body consists of 15 members elected every six months by social media managers across the city. SMART members are responsible for helping to manage citywide social media feeds such as Facebook and Twitter (@nycgov), providing recommendations on social media tools and strategies, assisting emerging City agencies on social media, evaluating new social media platforms, updating social media guidelines and policies, and liasing with technology and legal authorities in the City.
Current members of SMART:
- Barbara Chen, NYPD
- Michael Flowers, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning
- Frances Gonzalez, 311
- Tom Hughes, Department of Parks and Recreation
- Judith Graham Kane, Office of Emergency Management
- Robin Lester Kenton, Department of Transportation
- Amanda Konstam, Mayor's Office
- Adam Kuban, NYC & Company
- John LaDuca, Department of Education
- Christopher Long, Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications
- Stephen Louis, Law
- Emily Rahimi, FDNY
- Margot Schloss, Mayor's Office
- Trista Sordillo, Economic Development Corporation
- Katherine Winningham, Law
- Julie Wood, Mayor's Office
