Nathan is the vice president of Strategic Planning & Projects in the Florida State University System (FLSUS), based out of New College in Sarasota. In the FLSUS, his responsibilities include drafting the first business plan written for an SUS university, conducting comparative cash-flow analysis across programs/departments benchmarked against peer colleges to inform strategic decisions, establishing new metrics to assess resource allocation objectives and leading the complete redevelopment of websites based on new branding initiatives. Currently, Nathan is leading a Gen AI systems integration project.
Prior to working in the FLSUS, Nathan was a senior A.I. strategist at IBM. His team developed novel features and products for many companies, including Blackboard, Apple, Sesame Street, HMH, Hasbro, Canvas, ASU and many others. Prior to IBM, Nathan was CEO of a white-label data platform company that built and deployed data management systems for national governments.

Ronald M. Bergmann most recently served as vice president for Information Technology and CIO at Lehman College/CUNY. At Lehman, Ron and his team pioneered the use of analytics, automated major business processes, enhanced classroom technology and opened the first virtual reality lab in the region. Lehman was cited as an exemplar in the 2018 Horizon Report for its innovative Lehman 360 digital platform. Ron is a fellow of the EDUCAUSE/CLIR Frye (now Leading Change) Institute and was named in 2017 as one of the nation’s top technologists, transformers and trailblazers by the Center for Digital Education.
Ron previously served as first deputy commissioner of New York City's information technology agency where he was selected by Government Technology magazine as one of the nation's leading individuals redefining and advancing technology's role in government.

Vice President of Facilities and Information Technology, Adelphi University

Carol Ann Boyle is the vice president of Facilities and Information Technology at Adelphi University, where she oversees the university’s infrastructure, campus grounds and all aspects of information technology. Carol Ann has been with Adelphi for over 25 years, initially joining in 1996 as manager of networking for the Office of Information Technology. She took over as CIO in October 2018 and, in July 2024, her role expanded to include facilities management.
In her current role, Carol Ann plays a pivotal role in aligning technology with Adelphi's strategic objectives, driving digital transformation and ensuring robust information security. She spearheads the development and implementation of comprehensive technology initiatives that are efficient, reliable and secure, enhancing the university’s academic and administrative processes. Her leadership in developing and maintaining administrative systems focuses on process improvement, ensuring new implementations enhance user experience and streamline operations across the institution.
Carol Ann is known for her excellent communication skills and collaborative approach, working closely with other divisions on campus to ensure technology supports academic research and student success. She actively contributes to IT governance and policy development and forges partnerships that drive innovation and support the university’s technology ecosystem. She chairs multiple technology committees at Adelphi, including the Computer Technology Committee and the Student Technology Advisory Committee, and consistently seeks feedback from students, faculty and staff to understand and meet their needs effectively.
Boyle’s journey in technology began early, inspired by her father's work in typography and her curiosity about technological change. She pursued an Associate's Degree in Computer Programming from Farmingdale State College, followed by a Bachelor's of Science in Management Information Systems from the State University of New York College at Old Westbury. She later completed her M.B.A. from Adelphi University’s Robert B. Willumstad School of Business.

Brian Cohen is the Vice President of the Center for Digital Government and Center Digital Education, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government and education. Prior to joining the Center, Brian was Vice Chancellor and University CIO for the City University of New York (CUNY).
As the Vice-Chancellor and University CIO at CUNY, Brian directed the Office of Computing and Information Services (CIS), developed, and managed the enterprise IT vision, strategy and day-to-day technology operations of the University. His areas of focus included academic and business systems, cloud strategies, IT policies and procedures, Cybersecurity, project management, IT resiliency and disaster recovery, and network and telecommunications.
Brain also served in leadership roles with the City of New York. Among his many accomplishments, Brian developed the City of New York’s E-Government strategy, implemented the City’s award-winning nyc.gov website, and managed the City’s effort to address the Y2K technology challenge.

Charles Elliott is a field CTO and practice lead within Google Cloud, dedicated to empowering state, local and education customers with cutting-edge AI solutions. His expertise lies in leveraging Google Cloud's vast capabilities to transform public services, accelerate research and scale development teams. With over 15 years of experience in Big Data, Analytics and AI, Charles has a proven track record of helping clients design and implement innovative cloud-based solutions that streamline government operations, enhance community engagement and optimize workloads. Charles is also a trusted technical advisor to research institutions and actively champions the integration of cloud technologies in government and academic advisory boards.

Daniel Gohl joined HP Inc. as head of U.S. Education Strategy in September 2022. He brings three decades of partnering for success through innovation with students and educators from pre-kindergarten through post-graduate studies. Daniel has deep knowledge and extensive experience in teaching, education management and educational policy at the local, state and national level. He is committed to helping communities, and the institutions serving them, ensure that education is contemporary, challenging and continuous. Dan was raised in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York and currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife and three children.

Chief Information Officer and Assistant Vice President, Queens College

Troy Hahn serves as the CIO and assistant vice president at Queens College, where he oversees the strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of information technology and academic innovation initiatives aligned with the college's mission and goals. With over 20 years of experience in higher education management, finance, curricular development and international development, Troy brings a diverse and comprehensive perspective to the leadership team and the campus community.
Previously, Troy held positions as assistant vice president for Information Technology and CIO at the City University of New York: Medgar Evers College, director of Information Technology at Auburn University's Food Systems Institute and college associate dean of Instructional Technology at Suffolk County Community College. His work has involved spearheading technology initiatives, developing online learning programs and managing IT services to enhance educational quality and accessibility.
Troy is passionate about creating and delivering online learning programs that provide diverse interaction opportunities for learners, incorporating audio, video, simulations and games. He has co-authored publications on the expectations and needs of multigenerational audiences and developed on-demand, online courses for the Auburn University Food Systems Institute. His extensive experience includes managing IT systems and collaborating with IT professionals, faculty, staff and external partners to ensure the quality, security and accessibility of technology services. He is committed to fostering a learning-centered environment of excellence, shared governance, and continuous improvement at Queens College.
Troy holds a Master's in Higher Education Administration, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management & Distance Education, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems, both from Auburn University.

Garrett McAlister is the assistant vice president of Information Technology and CIO at SUNY Westchester Community College. Over his 10 years of service, he has led efforts to deliver 21st-century, high-performance systems and services. In addition to his administrative role, he serves on the Westchester County Government Cybersecurity Task Force and is an adjunct professor of cybersecurity, mentoring the next generation of IT professionals.
Before joining SUNY Westchester, Garrett spent over two decades in IT leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, including Comdisco, SunGard, Quest Diagnostics and Thomson Reuters. He has successfully led numerous high-profile projects, demonstrating his expertise in information technology and commitment to innovation and excellence. A true technology enthusiast with 32 years of experience in the field, Garrett holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from SUNY Buffalo State University, an M.S. in Management Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security Studies from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and several professional certifications. He is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizens Academy and the SUNY CIO Leadership Academy.

With over 20 years of experience leading and managing IT projects and operations in higher education and media, Jennifer Smith is the assistant vice president of IT Operations at The New School, a progressive and innovative university in New York City. Her mission is to align IT with the university's vision and values and to enable academic and administrative excellence through technology.
Jennifer has worked in higher education and technology for most of my career. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, she worked at Berklee for over ten years. Her job included roles in music technology facilities management, technical support, system administration, training and support and, finally, as webmaster overseeing Berklee's public-facing and internal web infrastructures. Upon leaving Boston, she worked as a producer and project manager at several interactive agencies in New York City. She produced and managed a large and diverse portfolio of websites, DVDs and interactive projects.
Jennifer joined The New School, a renowned progressive university in NYC with 10,000 degree students studying design, liberal arts and social sciences, management and performing arts, in 2003. She began as a manager for Academic Technology before transitioning to the Communications Department as the director of Online Media where she received a Service Excellence award. In 2011, Jennifer transitioned back to Information Technology, where she remains. While working in IT at The New School, she earned graduate-level certifications in media management, data visualization and design futures. After several promotions, she currently serves as the assistant vice president for IT Operations. She oversees strategic planning, program execution, IT budget and finance, IT HR and talent and the Project and Portfolio Management Office (PPMO), leveraging her skills and credentials in ITIL, PMP and CSM to deliver value to the university community. facilitate IT transformation and champion innovative and effective business operations to support the New School's culture of creativity, diversity and social justice.

Peter Steyaert is a leading cyber security and IT architect who directs all detailed and extensive ASOC product discussions for private and public sector customers. His background and knowledge spans the fields of cyber defense, SOC management, VoIP, and network architecture. Peter has worked on significantly large projects in both the federal government space and private sector. He received his Master of Science degree in Cyber and Information Security from Capitol Technology University, an accredited institution recognized by both NSA and DHS as an Academic Center of Excellence.

Suman Taneja has extensive experience in IT strategy, software development, commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) implementation, process re-engineering and organizational change management. His expertise lies in harnessing technology to drive business innovation and improvement. His approach combines innovation with practicality, ensuring that technological advancements translate into tangible benefits. Suman has successfully managed complex technology projects in Education, Healthcare, Utility, Distribution and Financial Services industries, as well as in State and Local government.
Suman joined the City University of New York (CUNY) in 2006 as the project director of CUNYfirst, the largest ERP implementation for higher education in North America. From 2017 to 2022, as executive director of Technology Strategy at CUNY, Suman oversaw a portfolio of strategic IT initiatives with focus on student success and productivity and service improvements. He is currently working as the deputy CIO at Hunter College.
Prior to joining CUNY, Suman worked for IBM Corporation for 30 years, rapidly rising through the technical, marketing and consulting ranks to the position of partner and practice lead in IBM Business Consulting Services. During his career at IBM, Suman led various quality circles focused on process and customer service improvements. He won several distinguished awards at IBM for excellence in customer service, productivity improvements and team building. These awards, given to a select group of IBMers, include the Customer Champion Award, National Director of the IBM Achiever’s Forum, Management Excellence Awards and Professional Leadership Award.

Vice President for Digital Strategy and Chief Information Officer, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Ed Wozencroft was appointed as the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s vice president for digital strategy and chief information officer in March 2023 after serving as NJIT’s associate CIO since 2021 and interim Co-CIO since August 2022. Previously, Ed was director in the Higher Education Enterprise Solutions and Student Lifecycle Solutions practices at Huron Consulting Group and provided executive-level consulting for complex R1 universities such as the University of Washington, Iowa State University and University of Miami.
Throughout his career, Ed has gained significant experience in the development of strategic plans, complex enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations, process transformations, directing enterprise web services efforts and forming high performing cross-functional teams. Among Ed’s roles are the responsibility for developing, championing and implementing NJIT’s technology vision, strategy and supporting roadmaps aligned with the 2025 strategic plan. He works closely with faculty, students and technology teams to improve and innovate learning management solutions and expand online learning capabilities. Ed also manages more than 100 employees and over a $35 million budget.
Ed received a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems and Technology from Marist College and earned a Master’s in Enterprise Project Management from Stevens Institute of Technology. In addition, he has additional educational experience and affiliations with Cornell University and the Educause Institute.