Come join us as we learn more how to build resilient IT teams where people and technology thrive together.
Date: Tuesday September 23, 2025
Time: 5:00pm Doors open, food & networking
• Heavy hors d'oeuvres (wings, pizza, veggies, fruit) will be served
5:45 pm Welcome & Speaker Presentation, additional networking to follow
Event location: Holidays Pub & Grill, Appleton, 3950 N. Richmond Street, Appleton WI
Cost: $0 Members (free), $20 non-Members, $10 Students with school ID
5:45pm Session: Tech Strong, People Strong: Creating IT Teams That Thrive
In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, success is about more than just technical skills—it’s about the people.
Tech Strong, People Strong: Creating IT Teams That Thrive is an interactive session designed for IT leaders who want to elevate their teams beyond daily technical tasks.
Together, we’ll explore how inclusive leadership and technical excellence intersect through:
- Real-world scenarios
- Small-group discussions
- Quick self-assessments
You’ll walk away with actionable tools you can use immediately—whether it’s rethinking how you write job descriptions and recruit, strengthening collaboration across silos, or creating a culture where every team member feels valued and empowered to perform under pressure.
Featured Speaker: Diane W. Doersch
Senior Director of Information Technology at Digital Promise
As the Senior Director of Information Technology at Digital Promise, she leads the IT strategy and innovation for a national nonprofit organization that aims to accelerate innovation in education and improve learning opportunities for all. She has over 38 years of experience in education and technology, spanning from classroom teaching to district leadership to national advocacy. Diane is the past Board Chair of the national Consortium of School Networking (CoSN), the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. In this role, she has guided the vision and direction of CoSN, supporting its members in advancing digital learning and transforming education. She holds a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) credential from CoSN, as well as a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology from Lesley University. She is passionate about empowering IT leaders, promoting technology equity and access, and inspiring our humans to succeed in this diverse world.
