Trisha is a strategic Information Technology focusing on the why of Higher Education. She is particularly interested in innovation in teaching and learning, collaboration, business resilience, and information security in the space. She leads information technology as the Associate Vice President and CIO at Hudson County Community College. Patricia has frequently led complex, multi-million-dollar projects to success. The latest has been over 40 Immersive Video installations across two HCCC campuses. Before joining the HCCC team, Ms. Clay was the Director of Information Technology for DeSales University, a private, 4-year higher education institution. Streamlining collaborative, student-centered technology in a complex environment is her focus. Ms. Clay earned her Master’s of Business Administration with a Project Management concentration from DeSales University. Ms. Clay is the 2023 Laserfiche Nien-Ling Wacker Visionary award winner. She encourages women’s leadership, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the industry. She is a frequent presenter at local and regional conferences.