CEMI’s success relies on hundreds of contributors from across Cornell’s diverse community—from financial analysts and research administrators to student services staff and IT professionals. These team members represent the complex needs of a major research university operating across multiple campuses and time zones. Their deep understanding of how we work at Cornell—whether in a research lab in Ithaca, a medical facility in Qatar, or a tech startup space in New York City—ensures the full scope of Cornell’s needs are represented as we transform our systems and processes. 

The CEMI Directory can show you who is working on what.

Leadership and Governance

IT Governance Council

Comprised of senior university leaders, the IT Governance Council (ITGC) makes final technology decisions for Ithaca and Cornell Tech, coordinating with Weill Cornell Medicine. List of ITGC members (login required) 

CEMI Steering Committee

The university leaders who form the CEMI Steering Committee provide strategic guidance and divisional insights. List of CEMI Steering Committee members (login required) 

CEMI Program Team

CEMI’s success relies on hundreds of contributors from across Cornell’s diverse community—from financial analysts and research administrators to student services staff and IT professionals. These team members represent the complex needs of a major research university operating across multiple campuses and time zones. Their deep understanding of how we work at Cornell—whether in a research lab in Ithaca, a medical facility in Qatar, or a tech startup space in New York City—ensures the full scope of Cornell’s needs are represented as we transform our systems and processes. 

Executive Sponsor:
Curt Cole: Vice President and Chief Global Information Officer (CGIO), Cornell University

Executive Sponsor:
Chris Cowen: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Cornell University

Sponsor:
Ben Maddox: Chief Information Officer, Ithaca

Sponsor:
Vinay Varughese: Chief Information Officer, Weill Cornell Medicine

Implementation Manager:
Steve Kish: Cornell University

Program Director:
Stephen Burke: Director, Enterprise Services, Cornell University, Ithaca

Program Manager:
Devaki Ginde: Assistant Director, Strategic Portfolio Management, Ithaca

Technical Lead:
Harish Chava: Director, Administrative Computing, Weill Cornell Medicine

Change Management Lead:
Trish Davis: Assistant Director of IT Change Management, Cornell University

Communications Lead:
Beth Goelzer: Director, Customer Experience, Ithaca

Business & Technology Strategy:
Ester Soriano: Assistant Director, Strategic Business & Technology, Cornell University

Data and Analytics Lead:
Alex Izaguirre: Chief Data Officer, Weill Cornell Medicine

Strategy and Innovation:
Becky Joffrey: Director, IT Strategy and Innovation, Ithaca

Data and Analytics Lead:
Alex Izaguirre: Chief Data Officer, Weill Cornell Medicine

Workday ERP Lead:
Jerry Philip: Associate Director, Business Analysis, Weill Cornell Medicine

Program Administration:
Blèouchi Sisso: Administrative Manager, Cornell University

Executive Assistant to the CGIO:
Maggie Blackwell: Cornell University

Community Experts

The Cornell community shapes CEMI’s direction through working groups and many other opportunities to contribute. Some focus on understanding our current processes and how work gets done, while others examine technical aspects about system capabilities and limitations. The CEMI Directory can show you who is working on what.

• Focus Groups: Daily users share insights about how existing systems and processes work or have been supplemented with gap applications.
• Stakeholder Committees: Campus leaders provide expertise and vision for the university’s integrated future.
• Technical Teams: Specialists in security, systems, data, and integration plan for smooth implementation.