Lisa Nichols is the CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners, a Women-Business Enterprise and provider of premier IT staffing, solutions and software. Lisa and her husband Greg founded Technology Partners in 1994 driven by their passion to revolutionize the staffing industry with their transparent business model. They co-lead the business today. Greg and Lisa have made it their priority from day one, to create mutual wins for their employees, clients and the communities in which Technology Partners operates. This has, in large part, led to Technology Partners winning the Top Workplaces 2018 for Work/Life Flexibility.

Technology Partners’ 360 Degree IT services include: Scalable Workforces, IT Staffing, Custom Mobile and Web Applications, Managed IT Services, Cloud Productivity, Marketing Technology, Digital Media and Design, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Helpdesk Support.

Lisa devotes her time to many professional and philanthropic organizations including CEO Forum, as well as YPO Christian Fellowship network, the St. Louis Independence Center, YWCA and United Way.

Lisa’s most recent project is her all new podcast, “Something Extra” produced by Technology Partners. She interviews leaders from around the world and across the for profit and non-profit spaces. Each episode explores the guest’s journey and what they believe is the “something extra” every true leader possesses that define them.

Business-minded technology executive who advances success in market by transitioning technology organizations from internal service functions into sources of competitive value.

I believe it is important to inspire people to become leaders themselves, to truly understand the perspective of customers, and to be authentic and respectful in our interactions. I am always looking for new ways to drive ideas to market that deliver significant value to people and revenue to organizations.

Noreen Cohen-White is a Global Technology Executive and trusted advisor to
C-suite leaders on enterprise transformation, AI enablement, governance, risk
management and value realization. She recently served as a Global
Technology Managing Director at Deloitte, where she led enterprise platform
management and global product development supporting more than 450K
professionals across 150 countries. Owning a $120M+ portfolio including
Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Salesforce enterprise platforms, Noreen is known
for building high-performance, inclusive cultures, and has led globally
distributed teams of 1,000+ professionals.
With over 20 years of experience operating at enterprise scale, Noreen
partners with CIOs and executive teams to align technology investments with
measurable business outcomes. She spearheaded global AI enablement and
adoption of various AI technologies and established governance frameworks
necessary to scale AI innovation with confidence. Her leadership in building
Centers of Excellence and modernizing digital workplace platforms has driven
operational efficiency, value realization, and enterprise agility across complex
global environments.
A committed leader in the broader technology community, Noreen has served
on the boards of the Information Technology Senior Management Forum and
the Nashville Technology Council, earned recognition as a Black Achiever in
Industry, and has spoken at premier technology conferences. Based in the
Nashville area, she is passionate about advancing technology leadership.

I am a business leader who leads technology, not a technology leader who understands business. As a 2025 ORBIE Global CIO Award Finalist, I have built my career turning technology into measurable P&L impact: driving top-line growth, expanding margin, and delivering outcomes that show up in earnings calls. Across Fortune 500 and PE-backed companies in healthcare, life sciences, and manufacturing, I have consistently delivered seven-figure EBITDA gains by running technology as an enterprise value portfolio, not as a cost center. My approach starts with the business outcome and works backwards. I do not measure success by projects completed or systems deployed. I measure it by revenue enabled, costs avoided, risks mitigated, and competitive advantages created. That means spending time in the field with customers, alongside sales teams, and on the shop floor, not just in the boardroom. I have led enterprise transformations at scale: SAP S/4 HANA across an $11B health system, commercial technology platforms serving 650+ life science organizations, and AI-enabled operating models that shift organizations from cost-driven to growth-driven. I partner with CEOs and boards monthly, speak the language of ROI and EBITDA, and build technology teams that own business results, not just backlogs. Currently I serve as Interim CIO at Avantik, a life sciences and laboratory solutions company, while advising PE-backed organizations on technology strategy and AI-enabled growth. I am pursuing my next permanent CIO or CDIO role with an organization that views technology as competitive advantage.

Technology executive with over 24 years of experience in creating high performing organizations, defining strategy and value realization. Business focused team player striving to blend technology and customer expectations to achieve the best solutions at scale. Experience with a multitude of healthcare, payer, administrative, technology, and specialty business models and software.

Jess Evans is an exemplary technology and strategy executive renowned for her exceptional leadership in digital transformation, business strategy, customer experience, and technology leadership. Jess stands out not only for her executive leadership but also for her deep technical expertise. In addition to her technology leadership, Jess is also a speaker and author on Credible Leadership Theory. She earned her Ph.D. in Designing Sustainable Systems and speaks globally on AI, IT Leadership, innovation strategy, and more. She is the foremost expert on developing high-performing leaders and the organizational culture needed to improve outcomes, growth, and engagement. Her approach to technological innovation is equally matched by her dedication to fostering a positive organizational culture. She emphasizes inclusivity and employee engagement by creating environments where diverse ideas thrive. Jess has a robust background in IT strategy and digital transformation, demonstrating proficiency in cutting-edge technologies and data management. Jess\’s experience in developing IT infrastructure and cloud-based solutions is notable, reflecting her ability to leverage technology for organizational growth. Her expertise encompasses next-generation technology initiatives, such as software-defined networks, infrastructure-as-code, cloud-first/cloud-native strategies, generative AI, quantum computing, and agile development practices. The outcome of her efforts is a standardized and sustainable IT environment, leading to substantial operational and productivity gains. Currently, Jess is the Vice Chancellor and CIO at MCCCD. She oversees technical strategy for all 10 schools, 31 locations, and all district-wide technology efforts. At Vanderbilt University, she served as Associate Vice Chancellor & CIO, managing a significant budget and leading large teams. Her tenure at Arizona State University as Deputy CIO & COO, and at Case Western Reserve University in various executive roles highlights her progressive leadership skills and commitment to excellence. Before leading in Higher Education, Jess led technology teams across the banking, insurance, manufacturing, and consulting sectors. Her innovative approach has been recognized with awards like \”Most Influential Women in Tech 2022\”, Top 100 Women in Technology 2021, and she holds a lifetime fellowship as a “Design and Innovation Fellow” from Case Western Reserve University.

John Joseph is a Global Technology & Delivery Executive with more than 25 years of experience leading large-scale engineering organizations and enterprise modernization initiatives across Consulting, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and technology-driven industries. He has built and led global teams of up to 600 engineers, delivering complex platform transformations spanning cloud adoption, API and microservices architectures, DevOps and SRE practices, and AI-enabled solutions.

John brings deep expertise in healthcare payer and provider ecosystems, including medical claims platforms, healthcare data architectures, and interoperability initiatives. Throughout his career, he has partnered with senior executives to modernize legacy platforms, unify technology environments following M&A, and establish scalable digital foundations that enable innovation and growth.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, John is passionate about mentoring engineering leaders and advancing dialogue around AI, digital transformation, and the evolving role of technology leadership in regulated industries. He actively engages with the regional technology leadership community and contributes to industry discussions on innovation, enterprise modernization, and emerging technologies.

Lisa Nichols is the CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners, a Women-Business Enterprise and provider of premier IT staffing, solutions and software. Lisa and her husband Greg founded Technology Partners in 1994 driven by their passion to revolutionize the staffing industry with their transparent business model. They co-lead the business today. Greg and Lisa have made it their priority from day one, to create mutual wins for their employees, clients and the communities in which Technology Partners operates. This has, in large part, led to Technology Partners winning the Top Workplaces 2018 for Work/Life Flexibility.

Technology Partners’ 360 Degree IT services include: Scalable Workforces, IT Staffing, Custom Mobile and Web Applications, Managed IT Services, Cloud Productivity, Marketing Technology, Digital Media and Design, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Helpdesk Support.

Lisa devotes her time to many professional and philanthropic organizations including CEO Forum, as well as YPO Christian Fellowship network, the St. Louis Independence Center, YWCA and United Way.

Lisa’s most recent project is her all new podcast, “Something Extra” produced by Technology Partners. She interviews leaders from around the world and across the for profit and non-profit spaces. Each episode explores the guest’s journey and what they believe is the “something extra” every true leader possesses that define them.