Getting There: How Your Network Can Help You Get Your First CIO Job (and Succeed at It!)

Thursday, October 17 | 5:30PM–6:20PM | Meeting Room 304C/D
Session Type: Professional Development
"How do I get from here to there?" Your professional network can help you find the right job, land it, and succeed in it. In this interactive session, five first-time CIOs will share their experiences on the path, including how they were supported by mentors, role models, and friends.

OUTCOMES:
Learn how to identify mentors and types of mentoring important to a CIO position. | Hear how to find and develop a leadership network. | Gain insight into the first-time CIO experience for those considering the CIO career path.

Presenters

  • Mara Hancock

    CIO, Senior VP-Operations, California College of the Arts
  • Kirk Kelly

    Vice President, Vantage Technology Consulting Group
  • Matt Riley

    Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation and CIO, University of Illinois Chicago
  • Bo Wandschneider

    Chief Information Officer, University of Toronto
  • Melissa Woo

    Executive Vice President for Administration & CIO, Michigan State University

Resources & Downloads