Amanda Renteria

Amanda Renteria, a digital public servant at Code for America, advocates for smarter access to welfare services. She highlights how outdated systems discourage those in need from seeking help. Renteria reveals four key barriers to effective service delivery and unveils a bold plan to implement user-friendly technology that could unlock $30 billion in benefits for low-income families. She also shares successes from California's revamped food assistance app, demonstrating how technology can modernize and simplify public benefits.