Carmen V. Lidz serves as the Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer at Los Angeles Community Colleges District (LACCD), accountable for technology strategy and operations in support of over 230,000 students across the 9 colleges. She is charged with driving a forward-looking IT strategy to enable a diverse student community to have access to higher education and to complete their studies. Throughout her career she has garnered a reputation as a strategist, a technology innovator, and a leader who drives rapid business-focused change. Carmen is a strong believer in the community colleges mission of providing education to all and devising a path for upward mobility. Carmen is also a committed supporter of technology entrepreneurs, women in technology, and youth STEM programs where she volunteers her time.