Texas CIO Academy 2012
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Oct 18, 2012
"The CIO Academy is one of the most valuable events we have in Texas. It is a great opportunity for public sector technology executives and their direct reports to focus on leadership skills, and developing the next generation of public servants and leaders. The participation of our private sector partners is critical to making the CIO Academy a success. The conversations that take place throughout the day help leaders in Texas explore new and innovative ways of leading in the public sector. Your support ensures we can provide this important training."

-Karen Robinson, Executive Director, Texas Department of Information Resources

Speaker Profile

Kristin Russell

Chief Information Officer & Secretary of Technology, Governor's Office of Information Technology, State of Colorado

kristin.russell@state.co.us

Kristin D. Russell is a dynamic and innovative executive with more than fifteen years experience in operations leadership, customer service, and organizational design and development. In February 2011, Kristin was appointed by Governor Hickenlooper to serve as the state's Secretary of Technology and Chief Information Officer. As the Chief Information Officer, she is responsible for the overall information systems function statewide and to increase the effectiveness of government through the use of shared information and technology. As the Secretary of Technology, she will lead technology economic development for the state and is responsible for promoting Colorado as a headquarters location for new technology companies and attracting large technology companies to relocate here. Kristin is also currently the board chair for the Colorado Innovation Network.

Sessions

Thursday Oct. 18 12:15PM

Lunch General Session - The CIO's Perspective: Leading in Government

Leading in the public sector has always been challenging, but perhaps even more so today. Revenues have been decreasing for years now, with another round... more

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