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  • EMERGING LEADERS
    • LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS
    • NEXT-LEVEL TECH MANAGER
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WE'RE COMMITTED TO SHARING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SERIES

Each month, we present a different leader to speak about their journey, share their leadership expertise, and give their leadership tips and advice.

MEET AND LEARN FROM A DIFFERENT SENIOR EXECUTIVE ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

Don't miss our ongoing series of engaging and interactive virtual "conversations" ...


  • Held from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern time on the first Wednesday of each month:
  • A unique platform for senior executives to share their inspiring and interesting leadership journeys.
  • Hear firsthand how senior leaders have navigated the challenges of leadership and achieved remarkable success.
  • Each hour is an interactive discussion with dynamic discussion where participants can actively join in and ask questions.
  • Learn new ideas / concepts and absorb successful leadership strategies / approaches .
  • Hosted each month by Bill Waas, the Program Director of the Leadership Foundations.

COMING UP ON OUR LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SERIES

SABY WARAICH - KEYNOTE SPEAKER, CIO & CISO

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 (12:00 - 1:00 PM ET)


Saby Waraich is a keynote speaker, CIO, and CISO who helps leaders turn complexity into clarity—and inspiration into action. Based in the Portland, Oregon area, Saby currently serves as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Clackamas Community College, where he leads enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, governance, stakeholder engagement, and team development in support of mission and student success.


Known for high-energy, highly practical sessions, Saby blends real-world executive leadership with proven frameworks audiences can apply immediately. His work spans digital transformation, leadership, and cyber resilience, and he’s delivered 250+ events worldwide—from interactive workshops to large-scale keynotes. Saby is also the author of SCARE to CARES: Leading Digital Transformations Without Chaos and is recognized for thought leadership in IT leadership, business strategy, and project management.


Within the Society for Information Management (SIM), Saby is an active community builder—serving as President of SIM Portland and contributing nationally in marketing and sponsorship leadership. Whether he’s guiding teams through high-stakes change, helping executives build trust and momentum, or making a room come alive with humor and participation, Saby’s goal is consistent: equip leaders to lead calmly, communicate clearly, and deliver measurable results when the work gets messy.

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ANTONIO TAYLOR - AUTHOR, "STOP TRYING TO BE A LEADER"

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 (12:00 - 1:00 PM ET)


Antonio Taylor is a seasoned technology executive, author, public speaker, and board member with more than 26 years of experience spanning healthcare, enterprise IT, infrastructure, security, and executive leadership. He has built his career at the intersection of technology strategy, risk management, and organizational accountability—helping leaders make clearer, more confident decisions in moments that matter most.


Antonio’s work today centers on a modern reality: most organizations don’t have a technology problem—they have an ownership problem. When accountability is unclear, transformation stalls, investments misalign, and risk quietly compounds. His approach helps executives move from “performing leadership” to owning leadership—with clarity, discipline, and integrity.


Antonio partners with individuals, business leaders, and organizations to strengthen leadership alignment and build practical capability in AI. He teaches the principles that make AI useful—not theoretical—helping teams implement AI responsibly, improve decision-making, increase execution speed, and create real operational leverage without compromising trust or integrity.


He is the author of Stop Trying to Be a Leader, a book that challenges conventional leadership narratives and reframes leadership not as a role to perform, but as an identity to claim. The book draws from Antonio’s journey—from hands-on technical roles to executive and board-level leadership—and reflects his emphasis on self-leadership, decision ownership, and leading without masks.


Beyond his client work, Antonio remains deeply engaged in the leadership community through board service, public speaking, and involvement with the Society for Information Management (SIM). Known for his calm presence, thoughtful perspective, and practical wisdom, he brings a grounded voice to conversations about leadership, technology, and what it means to lead well in today’s high-pressure environment.

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vIDEO ARCHIVES OF PRIOR SPEAKERS

Chad Wright | CIO, Boston Dynamics

https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/z5IJOJMC3t84Oj47C2FP_FkTonTAC7n2mvAwZxF-jCY9DQEH4uqTi31NJDv_DT7x.mC9Zfkt6jdujhaBs
Passcode: aj2.5Ppq

David Vidoni | CIO, Pegasystems Inc.

https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/hKzLwo1kFFfA1jQxPx1zfFYLCgZAbL2XsoMK-MtpVt5Qc0Wg1uY9Vb_HnjQY3NU7.ERKQF7f1dD89OE3D 

Passcode: JpQ&85QY 

Jennifer Morgan | Founder & CEO, Connective Communication LLC

https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/jK1eC1lHLpXKHl2_uppj-i-mTLJpW5aImXn_iqm5Fig59UNzun1QluR2D2Ra-so3.u87PBubyJjmSpgro?startTime=1759334445000

Passcode: ev@1iR6T

Tissa Richards | CEO & Author

 https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/d2-9ekfCh0kQLYJzii1hfEnSNJguA8kMHPBeOaaYiWMkxavpzjIKhXbBq1s1Ac4A.adBq1Wp2xWMB-QXh?startTime=1738688460000

Passcode: 5c.jVlRj 

Audrey Halpern | CEO & Founder of ARH Employee Training

https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/D-mC0SdRebFYVyICeIuDVvI6Jml6NZw5Z8RkdIEg75bIK80AtS3WxE9TfClls8_9.L1UKBkbNqP_KP7nk?startTime=1733331647000

Passcode: 5a1B%b9a 

Susan Lindner | CEO & Founder of Innovation Storytellers

https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/8KC8CEL9hDEtgCEO_qJXS-OA3Prv3rv6s_c-RypsjsUkIDs4pThZdIDH58KkLH6r.psuvV4_B9dB163Wq?startTime=1730912486000

Passcode: @NZNz7P? 

Martha Heller | CEO of Heller Search Associates

https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/mDj01Qq5S4ODoqwIKenlcNWncdjUs_xxfeBvwplPlxQAhc5XHiggXKmLhzF7IKoD.Dv3NWIDKtZvmACcI?startTime=1727884901000

Passcode: XpYy7C$x 

Susan Malisch | SVP & CIO of the American Medical Association

 https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/uZTA5MkqlLQeyC9yYGlx0RUL9lh6U_rFp9MwD-MM7AbXWBPxO6RohjR6NzBiCdID.SKZPd_mu2N94x-8x?startTime=1723046501000  

Passcode: +9z2dpDz 

Joe Bruhin | SIM Board Chair

https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/oHpfSfe5lK6LC13haCLuY02HvxOFT_dTSqcfC_CmegD6_xldlsMfyg1vn_x9bAXF.DrlWxi0adomIKEoD  

Caren Schiozaki | Longtime SIM Leader

https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/oHpfSfe5lK6LC13haCLuY02HvxOFT_dTSqcfC_CmegD6_xldlsMfyg1vn_x9bAXF.DrlWxi0adomIKEoD  

Dr. Quintin McGrath | Chair of "SIM ReThink Everything!" SIG

https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/nhwkOutacdE8upZTo2B7l2sR5v9Ty9xvs0L0pOddZE-N87fJikNvwFC2TZ7TZlWq.zSXFCjOXenRaciww
Passcode: .Fje0.rZ 

Mark Taylor | SIM CEO

https://simnet.zoom.us/rec/share/gRjIkpI3F5_GA9AvO_Lp0JRr_8IRJLiOAYMCuN64wIwipz_IqBpPaSLYZEWBeU0w.K-GVsbMV-fxyOI8R
Passcode: ZYX67Am$ 

PLUS, JOIN ADDITIONAL ONGOING FREE SPEAKERS JUST FOR THE IT LEADER

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE ONGOING FREE SPEAKERS SERIES SESSIONS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE IT LEADER

Each free session features a virtual speaker hosted by Eric Bloom, Executive Director of the IT Management and Leadership Institute


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026

Traits of High Potential Government IT Professionals & Leaders


FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026

6 Stages of IT Leadership Development: From Individual Contributor to CIO


FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026

IT Manager & Director Self-Assessment Skills & Knowledge Benchmarks


FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026

Avoiding AI Implementation Conflict

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