Attain Partners Presents: Higher Education Leadership Symposium

Monday, October 27, 2025 | 1:00PM–6:00PM CT | Omni Nashville Hotel, Electric, Level Four
Session Type: Meeting

Get ready to dive into the world of higher education leadership in advance of EDUCAUSE 2025—it’s going to be a Symposium like no other.

On Monday, October 27, Attain Partners will convene higher education leaders in Nashville for an afternoon of dialogue, strategy, and exploration of the sector’s future, followed by a networking happy hour. This curated, one-day gathering will bring together IT leaders, senior administrators, and thought leaders to share real perspectives on today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

The program features leaders from across the sector—including Boston University, Marshall University, and Teachers College—alongside experts from Attain Partners. Sessions will explore the role of IT leaders as institutional strategists, evaluating AI technology investments, and reimagining the student experience. The event also includes an interactive design thinking workshop on digital transformation.

Already planning your trip to Nashville for EDUCAUSE? Make the most of your experience by adding the Higher Ed Leadership Symposium to your agenda.

  • 1:15–2:00 p.m. | Panel: IT Leaders as Institutional Strategists
    • Featuring Dave Comroe (CIO, Teachers College) and Pete Groustra (Assistant Vice President for Projects, Programs, & Governance (PPG), Boston University)
    • Moderated by Reshma Patel-Jackson, Partner, Attain Partners
  • 2:00 – 2:30p.m. | Evaluating AI Technology Investments
    • Led by Alexander Brown, Managing Director, Attain Partners
  • 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Reimagining the Student Experience
    • Featuring Marylou O’Donnell-Rundlett (Associate Vice President for Student Information Systems, Boston University) and Jodie Penrod (CIO, Marshall University)
    • Moderated by Kristi Phillips, Managing Director, Attain Partners
  • 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | Interactive Workshop: Design Thinking for Digital Transformation
    • Led by Jen Best, Senior Manager, Attain Partners

Space is limited—reserve your seat today! Registration Link.

Presenters

  • Greg Baroni

    Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Attain Partners

  • Jen Best

    Senior Manager, Strategy, Attain Partners

  • Alexander Brown

    Enterprise Advisory Lead, Attain Partners

  • Dave Comroe

    Associate Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer, Teachers College, Columbia University

  • Peter Groustra

    Assistant Vice President | Projects, Programs, & Governance, Boston University

  • Marylou O'Donnell-Rundlett

    Associate VP Student Information Systems, Boston University

  • Reshma Patel-Jackson

    Partner, Attain Partners

  • Jodie Penrod

    Chief Information Officer, Marshall University

  • Kristi Phillips

    Managing Director & Head of Growth, Attain Partners