Tamara Cibenko Askew Email & Phone Number

As a dynamic leader with a proven track record of success overseeing large, complex, and transformational programs, Tamara is passionate about using emerging technologies to revolutionize customer experiences. She has a pragmatic problem-solving attitude and is at the forefront of innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for Higher Education. Tamara believes that AI has the power to transform and advance everyday lives, and that the way AI is applied in higher education will have a profound impact on how future generations use and benefit from this disruptive technology. Through thoughtful and considered use of AI, Tamara's organization creates a more holistic approach to higher education that positively impacts every student, faculty member, and institution in unprecedented ways.Experience:• Lead Alliance Partner for AWS Contact Center technologies, built a multi-million dollar delivery organization resulting in improved customer experiences and increased revenue.• Deputy Leader for Deloitte's Digital Customer practice focused on sales, service, and operations.• Deloitte Digital Design Studio Leader, led an organization of exceptionally gifted creative teams delivering a diverse portfolio of customer-centric solutions ranging from product design to video production and mobile apps.Thought Leadership:• Published articles including “Making Technology More ‘Human’ With Emotion AI” in the Wall Street Journal and “Human experience platforms: Affective computing changes the rules of engagement” in Deloitte’s Technology Trends.• Speaker at the Girls Who Code event with the USGA on golf innovation and technology, and presenter to higher education institutions on AI’s impact on Higher Education.Awards:• Healthcare Business Woman’s “Rising Star” award.Fun facts: Tamara is a veteran of the US Air Force, where she gained valuable insights into effective team leadership that she draws upon daily in her role as a leader and mentor. She is also an avid skier, runner, underwater photographer and dog rescuer. She volunteers for the Texas Husky Rescue organization to save as many of those beautiful and quirky Siberian Huskies as possible. Connect with Tamara to learn more about her work and how you can get involved.

Listed skills include Program Management, Management Consulting, Business Process Improvement, It Strategy, and 20 others.