Speaking & Research
I present regularly on IT governance, leadership development, and technology strategy in higher education. I also lead applied research examining how academic libraries organize, prioritize, and fund technology work in partnership with central IT. Below is a selection of recent presentations and research.
Research
Digital Workplace Thought Leadership Program (Founder, 2026 to present)
A cross-institutional initiative advancing digital workplace strategy, governance, and implementation practices.
IT Governance in Academic Libraries
A multi-year cross-institutional research initiative examining staffing models, central IT partnerships, and prioritization practices. Initial findings presented at CNI Fall 2025; ongoing work exploring governance frameworks for library technology.
→ heitgovernance.com/libraries
Recent Presentations
2026
Not Just Your Job Title: An Honest Conversation on Authentic LeadershipNERCOMP Leadership Ecosystem Webinar, April 2026
Leading Through Fog: Practical Tools for Ambiguous Times NERCOMP Annual Conference, 2026
Practical Strategies for Building a Library Digital Workplace: A Case Study from Yale NERCOMP Annual Conference, 2026
CNI IT Governance Workshop and Program Facilitation, Coalition for Networked Information, Spring 2026
Designed and delivered a governance-focused workshop serving approximately 80 member institutions, advancing IT governance maturity and decision-making practices.
2025
IT Governance in Academic Libraries: Insights from a Cross-Institutional Survey Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) Fall 2025 Membership Meeting
Co-led cross-institutional research examining staffing models, central IT partnerships, and prioritization practices; synthesized findings and presented to the CNI community.
Yale Library Governance and Technical Infrastructure to Fuel Innovation Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) Spring 2025 Membership Meeting
Scaling Innovation and Strategy through IT Governance at Yale Library EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, 2025
Bridging Research, AI and IT Strategy: Insights From Academic Technology Leaders NERCOMP Leadership Ecosystem Webinar, April 2025
Facilitated a panel discussion with library leaders from Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, NC State University, University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Tackling Ambiguity with a Consultancy Model: A Leadership Ecosystem Workshop NERCOMP Annual Conference, 2025
2024
Hands-On Leadership and Collaboration: Advancing IT Strategy in Academia NERCOMP Leadership Ecosystem Webinar, April 2024
Facilitated a panel discussion with CIOs from Bryn Mawr College, Western CT State University, and Yale University.
Navigating Workplace Politics, Culture, and Strategy NERCOMP Annual Conference, March 2024
Co-facilitated a workshop on the interrelationships between strategy, politics, and culture when implementing change.
2023
Leading From Where You Are NERCOMP Leadership Ecosystem Webinar, May 2023.
Facilitated a panel discussion with early- to mid-career higher education professionals on leadership development. 125+ attendees.
2022
Put Me In, Coach: Leadership Throughout One's Career NERCOMP Annual Conference, March 2022.
Panel discussion on developing diverse and inclusive teams.
Professional Service & Leadership
Board of Trustees, NERCOMP (2026 to 2028)
Governing body of the Northeast's higher-education IT and library community. Member, Finance Committee.
Chair, Yale One IT Conference (2025 to 2026; reappointed 2026 to 2027)
Lead strategy and execution for a professional development event serving a higher-education IT community of 700, with approximately 500 attendees.
Chair, Leadership Ecosystem Committee (2024–Present; Member since 2021)
Lead the committee, fostering professional growth among IT and library leaders in higher education through innovative programming, professional development, and networking.
Institutional Representative, Yale University (2025–Present)
Serve as Yale's representative, facilitating engagement and collaboration among IT and library professionals in higher education across the Northeast.
Undergraduate Adviser, Yale College — Silliman College (2016–2026)
Advise first and second-year students on academic interests, goals, and career aspirations. This work has deepened my understanding of how students navigate information and technology, shaping my approach to service design.