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Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

An independent, coeducational college offering bachelors degrees in the fields of architecture, computer science, construction, design,

Technology strategist providing leadership in the areas of marketing, student recruitment and retention, institutional analytics, alumni affairs, and institutional advancement, leveraging 27 years of experience in higher education and 12-years in academic medical centers and health care. More than just a technology leader, but a thought leader in the business of higher education and digital transformation. I have been successful in converging technology into the business of higher education creating a transformative impact on both revenue and operational efficiencies. I have also established a reputation for bridging the gap between technology and the institution, fostering a culture in which technology is thoroughly integrated with every aspect of the institutional mission, reinforcing rather than complicating institutional objectives. My contributions to the field through publications and presentations span a broad range of topics including IT culture and leadership, the impact of social media on knowledge management and communities of practice, organizational change and design, mobile technology, effective budgeting in higher education, and the digital revolution’s impact on the teaching and learning mission of higher education. • 29 yrs of proven, progressive IT leadership at 6 higher education institutions in 3 US regions. • 12 yrs experience in high research academic medical centers (5-yrs Chief Information Security Officer) • Strategic Planning • IT Governance • Expertise in digital communication • Data Analytics and Business Intelligence • 10 yrs Marketing and Promotion (Digital & Print) • 8 yrs Radio and Television Production • Enterprise health care system implementation and management