Melissa Barnett
Founder & Principal Consultant,
Limelight DataWorks, LLC
Let’s Talk Data Leadership: A Forum for Higher Ed CDOs
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 1:00PM–1:45PM CT | EDUCAUSE Commons, Enterprise Central, Community Collaboration Station
Session Type:
Breakout Session
Delivery Format:
Public Meet-Up or Open House
As institutions increasingly rely on data to drive decision-making, Chief Data Officers (CDOs) are navigating complex challenges at the intersection of governance, innovation, compliance, and culture. This open forum invites CDOs and senior data leaders in higher education to come together for an unscripted, candid exchange of ideas, experiences, and strategies. Join your peers to explore pressing questions: How are CDOs shaping institutional strategy? What approaches are proving most effective in fostering data literacy, trust, and stewardship? How do we balance agility with accountability in the face of evolving technology, privacy demands, and ethical considerations? Whether you're building your data office from the ground up or refining a mature program, this session provides a space to share insights, surface shared pain points, and spark collaboration with fellow leaders charting the future of data in higher ed.
