Tammy has been actively involved in working to further effective IT and information security practices in higher education for over 18 years. She is currently Vice President, Information Technology & Security, at the University of Tampa and is a member of the president's executive cabinet. She also serves as the institution's chief information security officer.
Tammy manages three broad areas under the umbrella of the Information Technology & Security organization at UT: Enterprise Solutions, Information Technology Operations, and Information Security.
She is passionate in her desire to transform the student experience with technology; engage and partner with both the administrative and academic areas of the institution; and ensure a resilient, high performance and secure technology infrastructure.
Tammy also assists other institutions with implementing ISO 27001/22301/20000 compliant information security, business continuity, and IT service management systems as a consultant with over a decade of experience.
Tammy earned an MS in information systems and technology management, with a concentration in project management from Capella University, a BS in accounting and BA in management information systems from California State University, and holds numerous industry certifications.
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