Biography

Vantage Technology Consulting Group is proud to be the inaugural Strategic Partner of EDUCAUSE. Contact me to learn more about how we're working with EDUCAUSE to support you and your peers across higher education technology.

Cathy Bates is a former higher education CIO with over 32 years of experience in higher education. Cathy works directly with IT and institutional leaders on large, mission-focused projects including strategic planning, organizational assessments, data governance and IT governance. She has extensive experience in institutional processes and information security and enjoys the challenge of creating programs that both protect and enable the use of data. She also brings a deep understanding and passion for creating IT governance frameworks that are engaging and support institutional objectives. 

Cathy has a passion for mentoring and leadership development. She initiated the free Vantage Leadership Lounge co-mentoring program for higher education leaders.

Cathy has a B.S. in Applied Computer Science and an M.Ed. in Secondary Education and attended the Women’s Management Institute of Higher Education Resource Center (HERS). She has a history of state and national contribution and leadership in organizations and programs that develop and showcase best practices in higher education.