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FROM MY DESK TO YOURS: A CIO'S PERSPECTIVE
What does it take to lead a technology organization that supports an entire city? Join Lea Eriksen, Chief Information Officer for the City of Long Beach, for an inside look at her career journey and the values that shape her leadership. In this candid and engaging session, Lea will share her perspective “from the CIO’s desk,” highlighting the strategies she uses to build strong teams, navigate digital transformation, and drive meaningful impact through technology. Under Lea’s leadership, the City of Long Beach has been nationally recognized for its innovation, digital equity efforts, and smart city initiatives.
With experience leading through crises, embracing emerging technologies, and fostering a culture of inclusion and continuous learning, Lea’s insights apply to technologists at every level—whether you work in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors. You’ll learn what a CIO truly values in a dedicated technology team and how to align your skills, mindset, and collaboration style to meet those expectations and thrive in today’s fast-changing environment.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, reflect, and learn from a CIO who's passionate about people, innovation, and the power of technology to serve communities.
Speaker:
LEA ERIKSEN – CIO | CITY OF LONG BEACH
Lea Eriksen is the Director of Technology and Innovation and CIO for the City of Long Beach, where she leads efforts to leverage emerging technology and data to address civic challenges. Under her leadership, Long Beach has been consistently recognized as a Top 10 Digital City by the Center for Digital Government, ranking as the top digital city for the past four years. Lea was nationally recognized as a Top 25 Doer, Dreamer, and Driver in Government Technology in 2022 and was recently named the 2024 SoCalCIO ORBIE winner in the Large Enterprise category.
With over 25 years of professional experience in local government, spanning budgeting, finance, technology, and project management, Lea also brings 15 years of non-profit board and committee experience. She currently serves as the Membership Chair for Innovate@UCLA and Treasurer for the Southern California Society of Information Management. Lea frequently speaks at regional and national events on leadership, innovation, digital inclusion, and smart cities.
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