Women in Tech: Jenny Paulsen, Deputy Chief Information Officer, University of South Florida
Jenny Paulsen was fortunate to have a forward-thinking math teacher introduce her to computer programming at a young age. After writing her first program to calculate the average grade of students on an Apple II computer, the spark was lit! At the University of South Florida, Jenny and her team have worked on data projects […]
Women in Tech: Melanie Boynton, Director of Enterprise Systems and Data Intelligence, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Melanie Boynton knew she had always wanted to work in government. When her supervisor asked her to work on a data project for the state of Virginia, it surprised her how much she enjoyed it, and from that one small step, a career in IT began. Hear more about Melanie’s excitement for data and analytics […]
Women in Tech: Robin Bryan, CIO, James Madison University
Robin Bryan was raised knowing the value of an education. From her small community, Robin entered college and found that her path led her to many opportunities. While working on her master’s degree in modern European history, Robin took a part-time job in computer operations, where she soon found herself teaching administrators and faculty how […]
Women in Tech: Sue Mukherjee, Chief Student Success Officer and CIO, Cheyney University
If there is one thing that Sue Mukherjee is passionate about, it is empowering people. Whether she is meeting with her team or strategically planning a project, Sue believes that students are served best when people have the resources and the knowledge to use the tools that are available. Listen to her unique perspective on […]
Women in Tech: Bridget Yuhas, Director of Student Affairs Assessment and Strategy, Butler University
Bridget Yuhas has always loved helping others navigate their journey. From high school hall counselor to working on the National Survey of Student Engagement, Bridget has taken her ability to be a resource and turned it into an opportunity for helping Butler University use data to help their students. Hear more about Bridget’s career journey […]
Women in Tech: Lois Brooks, Vice Provost and CIO, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lois Brooks has always enjoyed reading, learning, and knowing about the world around her. Her genuine curiosity gave her the opportunity to pursue a rich education, spend 25 years at the peak of innovation in Silicon Valley, and build a career at some of the most reputable institutions in the country. Listen in as Lois, […]
Women in Tech: Kay Rhodes, CIO, Texas Tech University System
Leaders in technology are expected to look to the future. However, in this Women in Tech series episode, Kay Rhodes, reminds us that there is value and lessons to be learned when we appreciate the now. Not knowing what she wanted to be when she grew up, Kay learned to accept change and appreciate it. […]
Tambellini Group Features Women in Tech Leaders
According to research from the American Association of University Women, representation is one of the key factors perpetuating the gender gaps in STEM fields. Progress is slow, and there are still fewer women in STEM roles despite female students outnumbering male students in higher education enrollment for the past decade. With this in mind, in […]
Women in Tech: Becky Frieden, Sr Director, Enterprise Applications & Decision Support Systems, NYIT
Becky Frieden loves to leverage the intersection of technology and people to make good business decisions, and she finds that this theme consistently runs through her daily agendas. Whether bringing together the enterprise application and decision support teams or considering how technology will enable relatable learning in the future, Becky knows that this intersection is […]
When Numbers Aren’t Enough: The Powerful Combination of Data and Market Expertise
Finding information on the higher education technology market can be challenging. It often takes hours to find data and even more hours to draw meaningful conclusions. And while those conclusions can be beneficial to institutional leaders, many times, the numbers just aren’t enough. Mining Public Information vs. Investing in a Research Team When institutions are […]
