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Kimberly Bailey

As Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer for LeMoyne-Owen College, Kimberly M. Bailey has worked in IT since 1995. “It’s been an incredible journey,” she says, “full of growth, challenges, and milestones, which has led me to serve in my second chief information officer role.
Bailey oversees the strategic direction of the college’s technology initiatives. “I’m responsible for making sure our IT systems run smoothly, ensuring cybersecurity, and supporting the technology that empowers our students, faculty, and staff,” she says. “My role is focused on leveraging technology to innovate, improve efficiency, solve problems, and ensure alignment with the institution’s mission and objectives.
She says that the strides she’s made in her field have all contributed to her success. “I consider every opportunity in my career a steppingstone to professional achievement, from serving as a network analyst for the Memphis Grizzlies during their move to FedExForum to founding my own technology consulting company, K Bailey Business Group.
A standout moment was becoming the first Black woman chief information officer for the City of Memphis. “Leading the city’s technology efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic was a profound experience,” she says, “teaching me invaluable lessons in resilience, innovation, and leadership that continue to shape my work today.
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LeMoyne Owen College

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Bailey oversees the strategic direction of the college’s technology initiatives. “I’m responsible for making sure our IT systems run smoothly, ensuring cybersecurity, and supporting the technology that empowers our students, faculty, and staff,” she says. “My role is focused on leveraging technology to innovate, improve efficiency, solve problems, and ensure alignment with the institution’s mission and objectives.
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