2025 ITS Leadership Conference

Thank You

Diane Jones speaking on the dais in front of conference attendees

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 ITS Leadership Conference at the Michigan League on October 14! It was inspiring to see Information and Technology Services come together for a day filled with fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and thoughtful conversations about the future of technology and leadership. From dynamic workshops to phenomenal speakers and engaging experiences, the day was both energizing and productive. The future is bright, and we are excited to continue building on the momentum we created together.

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Conference attendees standing around a table in discussion during poster presentations
Audience photo of many attendees seated around tables watching a speaker on the dais
Conference volunteers behind the registration table welcoming attendees
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Leadership Speakers

The day was filled with inspiring speakers, including:

  • Ravi Pendse, U-M’s Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
  • Diane Jones, Assistant Vice President of ITS Administration & Operations
  • Mimi Brown, CSP, Motivational Speaker, Coach, and Author
Collage of Ravi Pendse seated and Mimi Brown on the dais speaking to conference attendees

Conference Poster Showcase

Working Sessions & Workshops

Alena Williams, Wellness Program Manager at MHealthy, at the podium leading a conference working session

Session attendees seated around a table watching the speaker's presentation

This year’s conference hosted a series of four interactive sessions designed to engage ITS leaders on vital topics. The sessions included:

  • Building Change Capabilities
    Presented by Charmaine Ward, MSHROD, Organizational Development Training Specialist Senior, and Carmeda Stokes, Ph.D., Performance Consultant, Organizational Learning
  • The Impact of Well-Being: Unlocking Whole-Person Leadership
    Presented by Bri Carpenter, LLMSW, SDOH Program Manager, MHealthy, and Erica Owen, RD, Wellness Program Manager, MHealthy
  • Ethics in Action: Navigating AI Projects with Real-World Scenarios
    Presented by Don Lambert, Director of Emerging Technology, Information & Technology Services
  • Leading with Care
    Presented by Kelcey Stratton, Ph.D., Chief Behavioral Health Strategist and Clinical Assistant Professor, U-M Department of Psychiatry

Highlights

Conference word cloud, including terms such as change, initiative, thinking, strategy, leadership, and transformation

Service Spotlight

The 2025 IT Leadership Conference provided ITS leaders with information about several services and programs that can augment their team’s ability to effect change at the University of Michigan. We encourage you to explore the offerings of these incredible partner services.

Looking Ahead

Stay tuned for announcements about our next IT Leadership Conference!
If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the planning team at [email protected].