Clutch, a Rancho Cordova-based consulting firm focused on human-centered digital transformation, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Public Sector to accelerate the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across California’s state and local government agencies. Through this collaboration, Clutch will help public sector teams implement Google Cloud’s enterprise AI solutions, including Gemini for Government, with an emphasis on measurable results, ethical deployment, and user-centered design. Since its founding in 2019, Clutch has supported both public and private sector organizations in modernizing operations and improving service delivery. The new partnership will combine Clutch’s expertise in digital transformation, organizational change management, process engineering, and data strategy with Google Cloud’s advanced AI technologies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and mission outcomes for the nearly 40 million residents of California. “Google has long been at the forefront of AI innovation, developing tools that make powerful emerging technologies accessible at scale,” said James Regan, CEO of Clutch. “We’re proud to team up with Google Public Sector to empower California’s public workforce as they explore practical, responsible uses of AI to strengthen programs, improve services, and meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.” Chris Hein, Field CTO at Google Public Sector, added, “We are committed to equipping government agencies with the most advanced, secure, and responsible AI tools to better serve their constituents. By combining Clutch’s deep public-sector experience with our proven track record in transforming government organizations—such as the City of Los Angeles—we can help California agencies harness AI to modernize services and deliver better outcomes for all.” Clutch’s leadership brings critical government experience to the initiative. CEO James Regan and Head of Client Delivery Hayley Figeroid are both former state appointees who played pivotal roles in shaping California’s early AI policies and pilot programs. Their firsthand knowledge of government operations, paired with Clutch’s established record in technology enablement, positions the firm to guide agencies through AI adoption in a thoughtful, effective, and accountable manner. A key component of the partnership is Clutch’s newly developed AI Readiness Service, designed to help government teams assess and strengthen their data infrastructure, workforce capabilities, and operational processes—essential foundations for successful AI implementation. Clutch and Google Public Sector will begin working with select early-adopter state departments in the coming weeks. Initial projects will focus on identifying high-impact use cases, building workforce readiness, and integrating AI tools into existing systems and workflows. Clutch is a Rancho Cordova-based firm specializing in digital transformation, organizational change management, process engineering, and data strategy. The company also provides full-service event planning and management. With a leadership team composed of former California government executives, Clutch helps public sector clients modernize operations, adopt emerging technologies, and deliver better services to the communities they serve.