# Website Design & Communication
Central Starter in Action: Live Demo for Web Open Drupal 7 Customers
Join the live customer webinar to explore Central Starter, see the platform in action through a live demonstration, and get your questions answered by our experts.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT (2 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. MT | 11 a.m. PT)
Register to Attend
Join us for a special customer webinar focused on Central Starter, our purpose-built website solution designed to help local governments manage content, communications, and resident engagement with ease.
During this session, you’ll learn more about Central Starter and how it helps local governments build beautiful, accessible, and easy-to-manage websites. We’ll explore the platform’s capabilities, share insights from our product team, and answer common customer questions.
In this webinar, you will:
- Learn about Central Starter and how it helps local governments manage content, communications, and resident engagement
- Explore the platform’s intuitive editing experience, flexible design capabilities, and built-in tools for publishing information and services
- Discover popular features and modules, including Live Edit
- See how Central Starter helps teams streamline website management while creating a modern resident experience
- Watch a live demo featuring several of Central Starter’s most impactful capabilities
- Ask questions directly to our product experts during a live Q&A session
About the Hosts:
Jessica Gleason
Solutions Engineer II, CivicPlus®
CivicPlus® Solutions Engineer II Jessica Gleason partners with local governments to connect their challenges with practical technology solutions that improve service delivery and resident experiences. With experience as both an educator and solutions engineer, she specializes in technical discovery, consultative product demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and translating customer goals into effective solutions. Jessica is known for her clear technical communication, customer-centered problem solving, and ability to make complex concepts easy to understand. Her collaborative approach helps agencies identify the right tools to streamline processes, improve access to services, and better serve their communities. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Fine Art and Mathematics from Clark University.
Ryan Strait
CivicPlus® Director of Product Management
Ryan Strait leads the strategic vision and evolution of the Municipal Websites portfolio, working closely with local government partners to identify challenges and deliver technology solutions that improve how residents interact with their communities. She collaborates with cross-functional teams to translate customer insights into innovative products that enhance civic engagement, streamline services, and elevate the digital experience for both residents and government staff. She is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and empower local governments to better serve their communities.