Dr. Geetha Sendhil, PhD, is a seasoned technology and operations leader with 25+ years of experience as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in higher education. Known for her strategic approach and practical solutions that enhance organizational capabilities, Dr. Geetha excels in developing cross-functional teams, building consensus, and exhibiting exceptional communication skills, even without formal authority. Dr. Geetha specializes as an Executive/Leadership & Professional Coach for MKCircle CEO Institute with expertise in Technology, Systems & Information, C-Suite Cross-Functional Teams Leadership, and Business Transformation.

During her tenure at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, she held progressive roles, ultimately serving as the Executive Director/CIO of Student Affairs. At UCLA, Dr. Geetha held senior leadership positions, including CIO & Director of Operations for Corporate Financial Services and Director of University Payroll Services & Systems. Her expertise lies in ERP systems implementation, emerging trends and technologies, and managing data and analytics during times of change.

Dr. Geetha holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, along with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Pace University, New York. Driven by her passion for continuous improvement, she leverages her skills in people management, process optimization, tools utilization, and training implementation to drive innovation within organizations.