Women in Tech: Insiya Bream, Registrar and AVP, University of Maryland Global Campus

Join Tambellini Group for another episode of our Women in Tech series as we spend time with an up-and-coming leader, Insiya Bream, from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Listen in as Insiya talks about her journey as a first-generation college student to the PA House of Representatives, to a position that allows her to […]
Women in Tech: Michele Norin, SVP and CIO, Rutgers University

Pursuing technology for its future potential, Michele Norin journeyed from programming to applications that led to an MIS degree and being aware of the unique skills she could bring to an organization. Hear how this woman leader in technology and higher education finds the joy in helping students learn and reflects on one of her […]
Women in Tech: Helen Norris, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Chapman University

Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Chapman University, Helen Norris shares her advice for CIOs on celebrating small successes and building a network. Hear how Helen’s love for math and a little bit of luck led her to a career filled with collaboration and a mission to ensure women continue to be visible in […]
Tambellini Group’s Higher Education Summit Series: Inspire. Collaborate. Rise.

Built on the principle of “service first,” Tambellini Group’s Higher Education Summit Series is a premier series of events designed to bring together the top minds in higher education all in one place. The series will feature executives in leadership, product management, and strategy from market-leading vendors and answer the top-of-mind questions from today’s institutional […]
Women in Tech: Andrea Ballinger

Vice Provost and CIO of Oregon State University, Andrea Ballinger has always done things “her own way.” From wanting to be a doctor, earning her MBA, working in finance, and answering the call of her alma mater, this IT leader has charted her own course by being her authentic self each and every day. Listen […]
Women in Tech: Sue Workman

Forward-thinker Sue Workman is the CIO and Vice President of Information Technology at Case Western Reserve University. In this episode of Women in Tech, Sue shares her career highs and her unique experiences, including how her institution decided to use Microsoft’s Hololens instead of a cadaver lab to teach anatomy. Sue also offers sound advice […]
Women in Tech: Sherri Yerk-Zwickl

Sherri Yerk-Zwickl shares her story about her path to her role as CIO at Campbell University. As a first-generation college student, Sherri tells viewers about how an associate’s degree in cosmetology led her to her first position in data processing–and how she never looked back from there. Hear more about her storied career path and […]
Tambellini’s 7th Annual Technology Leadership Awards Take Center Stage

After nearly two years of rapid change and challenges, technology leaders across the country have made remarkable strides to advance their institutional missions. As the leading independent technology research and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to higher education, Tambellini Group is once again setting the stage to honor these incredible leaders, their teams, and their accomplishments. […]
Women in Tech: Kendra Strode

Introducing Kendra Strode, Director of IT Support and Outreach at Rollins College. Listen to Kendra talk about her unique career path from a student worker in IT support to her recent role, and learn what advice she has for women who may be taking their first big role in IT.
What Higher Ed CIOs Should Know About Preferred Names and Pronouns

Preferred name and pronoun use has been on higher education’s radar for a while now, but interest—particularly in technology support—has increased in the last several years.1 Many of today’s students use preferred names exclusively across public and private settings. Although their reasons vary, the practice is closely associated with transitions in gender identity. Gender-neutral pronoun […]