G2X TAKE: Looking to leverage experience with the US Digital Service leading the VA's Office of the CTO's health care portfolio; time as a UX researcher and designer focused on improving digital health experience at VA including making connections between teams to deliver a better experience for Veterans on VA.gov, Veterans Affairs has added Lauren Alexanderson to be its Deputy Chief Technology Officer.  In this role Lauren will lead the VA's Office of the CTO's health care portfolio and the application of human-centered design and modern, data-driven digital solutions to deliver a holistic patient experience and to improve health outcomes.  Prior roles include:  Health Portfolio Lead - United States Digital Service  Digital Service Expert - United States Digital Service  User Experience Research & Design Lead: VA.gov - United States Digital Service Lauren was identified as a 2020 G2X Change Agent, an award recognizing Federal IT and Consulting leaders from industry and Government who are working every day to take calculated risks and positively disrupt the Federal market, while having a measurable impact on the culture and the critical missions of the organizations they serve.  This early 2020 article spotlights several IT leaders supporting VA, to include Lauren in her role with USDS. More here.