Dr. Jodie Penrod is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Marshall University, where she leads the institution’s information technology services. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from Ohio University.

Jodie holds several professional certifications, including PROSCI Change Management, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Professional in Healthcare Information Management Systems (CPHIMS), ITIL-Foundation, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Jodie is also a frequent speaker at educational technology conferences such as InfoComm, EDUCAUSE, Dreamforce, and Oracle Cloud World, where she shares best practices for creating innovative and inclusive learning environments. Her insights have been featured in various publications, including the Chronicle for Higher Education and EDUCAUSE Review.

With two decades of experience in information technology across diverse sectors such as defense, healthcare, and higher education, Jodie possesses a profound understanding of the technical and strategic facets of enterprise information security. Her extensive background enables her to adeptly balance innovation and risk, ensuring that Marshall University remains at the forefront of secure and cutting-edge technology solutions.