Dr. Jess Evans, District Chief Information Officer
Dr. Jess Evans is an exemplary technology and strategy global executive renowned for her exceptional leadership in digital transformation, business strategy, data science, cybersecurity and technology leadership. Jess stands out not only for her executive leadership but also for her deep technical expertise. Her expertise encompasses next-generation technology initiatives, such as advanced analytics, generative AI, quantum computing, software-defined networks, infrastructure-as-code, cloud-first/cloud-native, and agile development practices.
In addition to her technology leadership, Jess is a researcher, speaker, and published author on Credible Leadership Theory. She earned her Ph.D. in Designing Sustainable Systems, where her doctoral research focused on discovering what makes senior IT leaders most effective and credible.
Jess has held multiple executive roles in higher education (CIO, CISO, Deputy CIO, & COO) and led technology teams across the banking, insurance, manufacturing, and consulting sectors. Her innovative approach has been recognized with global awards like "Most Influential Women in Tech 2022" (Cover Story) from World Leaders Magazine, Top 100 Women in Technology 2021 from Technology Magazine, and has a lifetime appointed fellowship as a “Design and Innovation Fellow” from Case Western Reserve University.