Biography

Tony C. Chung is the Chief Information Officer at California State University San Marcos, where he leads institutional technology strategy in support of student success, organizational effectiveness, and long-term institutional sustainability. A proud first-generation college graduate, Tony brings nearly 30 years of experience working at the intersection of technology, leadership, and organizational transformation.

Throughout his career, Tony has led initiatives spanning teaching and learning, student engagement, data and analytics, digital transformation, accessibility, cybersecurity, and enterprise operations. This breadth of experience provides him with a unique end-to-end perspective on how institutions function and how leaders can leverage technology, data, and AI to advance mission-driven outcomes.

Tony's work focuses on helping institutions navigate complexity by aligning strategy, culture, governance, and technology. He is particularly interested in the evolving role of CIOs as institutional leaders, the responsible adoption of AI, data-informed decision making, and building organizational capabilities that enable innovation while strengthening trust and collaboration.

Beyond his campus leadership role, Tony serves on the Microsoft Higher Education Customer Advisory Board and the California Technology Summit Governing Board. He is an active speaker and thought partner on topics including digital transformation, student engagement, leadership, AI readiness, and the future of higher education.