Brian Cohen is the vice president of the Center for Digital Government and Center for 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.
Brian 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.

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.

Jonathan Carlson has over twenty-six years of experience as a higher education finance leader. He currently serves as Vice President for Financial Planning at Case Western Reserve University. Jon’s previous higher education experience includes Kent State University, serving as Associate Vice President for Finance. Prior to the KSU appointment, he served as the Vice President of Finance for the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM). Jon’s past professional experience included work in public accounting at Ernst & Young in Atlanta and a regional firm in Cleveland. Jon is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Ohio (inactive), and holds an MBA from Baldwin Wallace University and a BSBA from the Ohio State University. Jon currently serves on two not-for-profit Boards; the Berea Youth Football Foundation as Treasurer and is also the Treasurer for the Podiatry Foundation.

Miro’s leadership and operational responsibilities include university-wide technology as well as managing the technology and related personnel within the Schools and units, technology communications, customer support services and digital/new media technologies services. In addition, he is introducing new and innovative strategies and solutions to service delivery and provides oversight to business development and client management. Miro joined the Senior Leadership Team in July 2017 and has been involved in implementing [Re]Imagining IT, the CWRU IT Strategic Plan.
Prior to Case Western, Miro worked at Cleveland State University (CSU) where he served most recently as the organization’s Chief Information Officer. At CSU, he also held the title of Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships as well as Enterprise Applications Manager. Miro holds an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and master’s in management and labor Relations. He was served as chair of the Ohio Inter University Council – CIO Committee, a member of the Hyland Software Higher Education Executive Advisory Board, has presented at several national conferences and published several articles. He also teaches graduate classes at the Monte Ahuja College of Business.

David Kuntz, CPA, joined Cuyahoga Community College as Executive Vice President/Treasurer on February 1, 2016. With more than twenty-five years of financial management experience and executive leadership, he oversees all operational, administrative and financial departments at the College, including finance, information technology, human resources, safety and security, capital and construction, treasury management, auxiliary services, and procurement. As a graduate of Tri-C, Kuntz has lived and firmly believes in the College’s mission, vision and values. He wants to ensure that Northeast Ohio residents continue to have access to the high-quality, affordable education offered at the College. Kuntz holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baldwin-Wallace College (now Baldwin Wallace University) in addition to the associate degree in applied business management that he earned at Tri-C.

Brian Lauber is full-time promoter of the value of a community college education, whose  background includes 10 years in radio/television before pursuing his life-long love of tech. He has held technology leadership roles in the manufacturing industry and education, with work in both K-12 and Higher Ed. Brian serves as the Chief Information Officer at Owens Community College in Northwest Ohio, and most recently led the college through a move from their legacy ERP system of over 25 years to the Workday platform. Brian also serves as Vice President for the Ohio Two-Year Colleges Technology Council. He has a Master’s of Science degree in the Management of Information Technology (MSMIT) from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce. Additionally, Brian has spent over 25 years volunteering his time within his community for local non-profit organizations, advocating for abused kids, working to eradicate hunger and end homelessness. With any spare time available, Brian can be found in the garden, teaching board games or out honing his photography skills.

Marcel Mutsindashyaka is the Chief Information Officer at Oberlin College & Conservatory, where he leads the Center for Information Technology and oversees enterprise applications, academic technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data governance. Recognized as one of the top young CIOs in the United States, he is both a strategist and a technologist, shaping digital strategy in the boardroom while engaging deeply in infrastructure, AI, data, and security decisions.
At Oberlin, Marcel is leading two transformative initiatives: the Year of AI Exploration (2025–2026), a campus-wide effort to introduce enterprise AI tools and responsible adoption frameworks, and a comprehensive ERP modernization to advance HR, finance, and student systems. He is also known for fostering positive leadership and driving cross-campus collaboration on technology, data, and innovation.
A Fulbright Scholar and Yale World Fellow, Marcel has been recognized internationally for his leadership in technology and digital transformation. With deep knowledge in cybersecurity, IT leadership, and business strategy, and shaped by a global perspective, his work bridges technical expertise with institutional vision. He holds an M.S. in Information Technology & Cybersecurity from the University of Cincinnati and an M.S. in Technology Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Read more: https://marcelshyaka.com

David Seidl serves as Miami University’s Vice President for Information Technology and CIO where he holds broad responsibility for IT across the institution, as well as serving as co-lead for the University’s Quantum, AI, and Data Disruptive Technologies team. Prior to his arrival at Miami, David worked at the University of Notre Dame where he led ND’s move to the cloud, served in a variety of IT roles, and taught as a cybersecurity instructor in the Mendoza College of Business. David is a top selling cybersecurity author, has published 24 books, and holds multiple cybersecurity certifications. He serves on both the national board of EDUCAUSE and on the Oxford Lane Library’s Friends of the Library board. In his spare time, David is a woodworker, blacksmith, and general maker, and loves both reading and cooking.