Assuming Duties July 1
Huntsville, AL June 29, 2022 — After a nationwide search Alabama A&M University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kylie Nash as the Chief Information Officer for the University, effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Nash currently serves and has served as the Interim Chief Information Officer since October 2021.
As the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Dr. Nash will provide technology vision and leadership in the development and implementation of the University-wide information technology (IT) program. She is accountable for directing the information and data integrity of the University and for all information Technology functions of the University, including academic computing, administrative computing, all data centers, technical service centers, production scheduling functions, help desks, communication networks (voice and data), computer program development, and computer systems operations. The CIO provides overall management and definition of all computer and communication activities within the University and interacts with the executive management to monitor and validate the University’s compliance with its security policies, which includes state and federal requirements.
Dr. Nash has both the experience and academic preparation to lead the division. In addition to serving as Assistant CIO at Alabama A&M University, she served as the Web & IT Communications Director at AAMU, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Lane College and Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at AAMU. She is the recipient of the Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Jackson State University. The doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering was earned from Mississippi State University with an academic concentration in Computer Science. Certifications include PMTI Fast-Forward PMP Exam Prep Course (40 hours) ANSI/PMI 99-001- 2008– 2018 and Microsoft Project (Managing & Tracking Projects) 2013.
