Jerri Bland

About Jerri Bland

Jerri is the Founder of J. Lynne & Co. and has served as Deputy Chief Information Officer at Columbia University and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enterprise Applications at UNC-Chapel Hill. After 20 years of implementing transformative technology in government and higher education, she now focuses on her work as an independent change leader, executive coach. As a change leader, Jerri takes a comprehensive approach to evaluating processes, optimizing personnel skills, and leveraging technology to enhance operational performance. She believes that a strong connection among people, processes, and technology is crucial for successful digital transformation. Jerri is a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and Six Sigma Green Belt. Jerri’s coaching philosophy centers on unlocking each person\'s inherent potential. She fosters a supportive environment where clients can explore goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve their aspirations through collaboration and trust. With a client-centered approach, Jerri tailors her coaching to individual perspectives and values, facilitating self-discovery and helping clients build confidence and actionable strategies aligned with their personal and professional dreams. Jerri has a bachelor\'s degree from the University of New Orleans, a Master of Public Administration from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a doctorate in higher education administration from The George Washington University.

Experience

1. International Advisory Board Member

   Carolina Performing Arts

   Sep 2016 — Present · Chapel Hill, NC

Education

• Center for Creative Leadership

  Leadership Development Program

  2012 — 2012

• University of New Orleans

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

  1989 — 1993

• The George Washington University

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  2010 — 2015

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Master, Public Administration

  1993 — 1995

Skills

• Project Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Crm
• Requirements Analysis
• Higher Education
• Business Development
• Human Resources
• Management
• Training
• Erp
• Project Planning
• Leadership
• Proposal Writing
• Peoplesoft
• Business Analysis
• Budgets
• Integration
• Software Development
• Strategic Planning
• Security
• Strategy
• Consulting
• Program Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Sdlc
• Business Process Improvement
• Enterprise Software
• Information Technology
• Risk Management
• Management Consulting