Trailblazing a Modern Path to CIO
Finding a path to a leadership role can be daunting. In this episode, hosts Sarah and Wes speak with two young professionals who have forged a path to the CIO position and discuss how they got there.
Tara Hughes
Biography
Tara Hughes has more than a decade of experience leading technology, service, and institutional transformation in higher education. She currently serves as Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer at California State University Monterey Bay, where she leads technology strategy, digital transformation, governance, and cross-campus partnership in support of student success and institutional priorities. Previously, she served as Chief Information Officer at California State University Maritime Academy and held earlier leadership roles at California State University Channel Islands. Tara is known for building trust, aligning stakeholders, and creating momentum across complex organizations through a leadership style grounded in service excellence and collaboration.
Tara holds a bachelor’s degree in Counseling and a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Leadership from California State University San Bernardino. She is a fellow of the EDUCAUSE Leading Change Institute and the MOR Advanced Leaders Program. She is currently a member of the EDUCAUSE Board of Directors.
EDUCAUSE Publications
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EDUCAUSE Young Professionals on Career Development
Hosts Cynthia and Jack talk with two members of the EDUCAUSE Young Professionals Advisory Committee: Tara Hughes, Interim Chief Information Officer for California State University Maritime Academy, and Sandeep Sidhu, Chief Information Officer for Emily Carr University of Art & Design.
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No Cheat Code: Exploring the Intersection of Empathy and Technology
When technology is implemented thoughtfully and empathetically, the impact can be profound.
EDUCAUSE Presentations
Membership with EDUCAUSE
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EDUCAUSE Involvement
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Board Governance Committee
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EDUCAUSE Board of Directors
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Board Executive Committee
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Nominations and Leadership Development Committee
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Board Finance Committee
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Lead Your Shift: Women on the Move
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2021 New Managers Online Institute| July-Aug
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EDUCAUSE Young Professionals Advisory Committee
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2021 New Managers Online Institute
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Online NITM Program 2020 (fall)