Turning Vision Into Action: Young Professionals Take On The EDUCAUSE Top 10

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 10:45AM–11:30AM CT | Meeting Room 103, Level 1
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session
Each year, EDUCAUSE’s Top 10 Issues outlines the most pressing priorities shaping the future of higher education technology. But for young professionals, the list can feel out of reach. It’s easy to think items on the list are only for CIOs and senior leaders, and it can be hard to connect the Top 10 to your work as a young professional. This session breaks down each issue into practical, approachable concepts, with real-world examples that connect directly to the day-to-day work of early-career professionals. A panel of emerging and established leaders will explore how the next generation of IT professionals can actively engage with these challenges to grow their skills, build influence, and advocate for meaningful projects that align with the Top 10. Join us to reframe these big-picture issues through a young professional’s lens and walk away with tools to take action.

Presenters

  • Chris Bradney

    Director, Strategic Technology Initiatives, California State University, San Bernardino

  • Crista Copp

    Vice President of Research, EDUCAUSE

  • Bri Denis

    Director, Portfolio Mgmt Office, College of Charleston

  • Calvin Groves

    Director, Customer Support & Outreach, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Zach Lonsinger

    Learning Experience Designer, The Pennsylvania State University

Resources & Downloads

  • Turning Vision into Action Slides

    Updated on 10/29/2025