Josette Riep Email Address

Director of Information Technology

The University of Cincinnati, founded in 1819, offers success by providing a balance of academic excellence, real-world experience and collaborative research.

Josette Riep is the Executive Director for development in IT@UC, Innovations & Partnerships. Josette has worked in the field of Software Development for over 20 years. Josette’s current responsibilities include: Leadership over custom development initiatives spanning education, research, patient care & administration; Equity & Inclusion sponsorship activities, customer relationship management; budget planning and resource allocation; project planning, establishment of methods to share lessons learned; implementation of best practices among IT@UC developers; hands-on coordination of projects and other strategic initiatives; process improvement to evolve the efficiency and effectiveness of IT@UC operations; team building; revenue generation. Josette strongly believes that an individual must have a willingness to break through barriers, clear obstacles and pave new paths where needed. Through participation in UC’s Diversity initiatives including the UC Equity & Inclusion Liaison Committee, the IT@UC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program, ShareIT and other initiatives Josette continues to serve a role in ensuring UC creates an environment that does not tolerate but embraces our differences and thus empowers individuals and the organization to excel.