Jaci Lederman

Jaci Lederman serves as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Adjunct Instructor at Vincennes University, driving digital transformation and IT modernization to enhance student success through strategic technology alignment. With over 30 years of cross-sector leadership in academia and corporate environments, she previously held roles as Director of Enterprise Applications and tenured Professor/Department Chair of Information Technology.

Her educational foundation includes degrees in IT management, management, and computer programming, supplemented by professional certifications in cybersecurity, project management, disaster recovery, and IT service management.

Dr. Lederman's expertise centers on cybersecurity education and institutional technology leadership, evidenced by her statewide impact in Indiana's Women IN Tech initiatives. Her research-adjacent work bridges academic theory with enterprise IT implementation, emphasizing practical cybersecurity frameworks and digital infrastructure resilience.

Notable recognitions include:

• EC-Council Academia Circle of Excellence Award in Cybersecurity Education (2019)
• Tobias Fellow designation by Indiana University's Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence (2024 cohort)

She actively mentors through community initiatives like founding Vincennes University's Women IN Tech Symposium and leading youth service projects, including a 1,000+ item donation drive for Ronald McDonald House families. Her leadership extends to United Way's Day of Caring volunteering spanning two decades and co-leading a women's ministry focused on resilience.