Leading across Cultures: Practical Tips for Multicultural Leadership

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 2:15PM–3:00PM CT | Meeting Room 201, Level 2
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session
How can leaders navigate cultural differences to build stronger, more innovative, and empathetic teams in higher education IT? This session explores real-world approaches to leading across cultures through campus-based case studies, personal leadership stories, and proven strategies. Whether you’re a senior IT leader or a technology practitioner, you’ll walk away with tools to improve collaboration, trust, and effectiveness across a range of campus communities.

Presenters

  • Eric Au

    Associate Director of Info Tech, Auburn University

  • Jay James

    Cybersecurity Operations Manager, Auburn University

  • Patricia Juarez

    Senior Business Systems Analyst, University of California, Berkeley

  • Ashmeeta Maharaj-Bickham

    Digital Productivity Solutions Manager, California State University, Office of the Chancellor

  • Maryam Mirza

    Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Application & Integration, Stony Brook University