Follow the Leader: Lessons from Female CIOs in Higher Education

February 22, 2019

Hear from a panel of three leading female CIOs about their leadership journey at “Follow the Leader: Lessons from Female CIOs in Higher Education” event on March 8, 2019. Presented by UBC IT, learn how these three female leaders used their influence as senior executives, and the advice they would give to young professionals pursuing their own career path to leadership

Speakers you’ll be hearing from:

Panel Moderator:

  • Dianne LaPierre, Co-President, Vancouver Women In Technology, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer of Raymond James Ltd

Guest Panelists:

  • Jennifer Burns Associate Vice-President, Technology and Chief Information Officer - University of British Columbia
  • Sally Felkai, Chief Information Officer - Emily Carr University of Art + Design
  • Wency Lum, Chief Information Officer - University of Victoria

Event Details:

Date: Friday, March 8, 2019
Time: 9:00am to 10:30am (refreshments are available starting at 8:30am)
Location: Ponderosa Commons, Ballroom (6445 University Boulevard). Light refreshments will be included.
Live streaming will be available for those that are not be able to attend in person.

As space is limited, please register to secure your spot. Click here to RSVP.

This event is hosted by UBC IT’s Women in Technology group. Staff, faculty, and students are welcome to join us at this event. For more information on the event, please visit www.it.ubc.ca/events.

Page last updated on February 22, 2019


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