Stacy Beatty, Jr.

Local IT Leader of the Year

Stacy Beatty, Jr. has revolutionized how New York City delivers thousands of public-facing campaigns through dynamic leadership and cutting-edge technology. As Director of Creative Services at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Beatty led the integration of AI tools that significantly streamlined large-scale content production. His efforts doubled project capacity and cut design time by 75%, enabling his 10-person team to efficiently deliver campaigns for 80+ DCAS agencies – including major initiatives like the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence. By championing generative AI, Stacy empowered his team to focus on ideation rather than repetitive edits, enabling rapid iteration across 2,000 LinkNYC displays, 1,500 kiosks, social media and print – while keeping security a top priority. Stacy’s commitment to innovation has not only modernized creative workflows, but also strengthened NYC’s ability to engage its 8 million citizens in real time.