Terry T. Kidd
VP & CIO | Stanford Innovation Fellow | Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society | Martial Arts Champion | Transforming Education Through Innovation, Data & AI
- Role
- Teaching Faculty at Prairie View A&m University
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Terry T. Kidd
Dr. Terry T. Kidd is a C-suite executive, former VP/CIO and future strategist recognized for driving predictive strategy, digital transformation, and global economic development at scale. With a distinguished career spanning higher education, workforce innovation, and technology-enabled enterprise growth, he is known for leveraging business intelligence, organizational analytics, and emerging technologies to anticipate market shifts, unlock institutional value, and build resilient, future-ready organizations.Kidd brings deep expertise in translating complex vision into measurable outcomes. He has led multimillion-dollar digital transformation initiatives, scaled research and innovation portfolios, modernized accreditation and governance processes, and launched high-impact academic and workforce programs across online, hybrid, and traditional platforms. His leadership has expanded access, accelerated time-to-market for new offerings, and strengthened domestic and international economic development ecosystems through cross-sector and global partnerships.A proven builder of sustainable growth, Dr. Kidd has secured more than $30 million in external funding to advance high-demand, high-wage STEM workforce initiatives and has generated over $20 million in institutional revenue through strategic program development and innovation commercialization. He has spearheaded the creation of innovation hubs and advanced technology labs that integrate applied research, talent development, and industry collaboration—driving discovery, workforce readiness, and inclusive economic mobility for nontraditional and underserved populations.An accomplished scholar, Dr. Kidd has authored 15+ peer-reviewed journal articles and 10 books on artificial intelligence, technology leadership, digital learning, and organizational innovation. His leadership and impact have been recognized with honors including the Houston Business Journal 40 Under 40, Texas A&M Outstanding Alumni Award, the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Tom Ahlers Award, election into Omicron Delta Kappa, and the William C. Hines Distinguished Service Award from Alpha Sigma Lambda.Dr. Kidd is a Fellow at the Stanford University d.school, an elected member of Sigma Xi, and an international Chinese martial arts champion—distinctions that reflect his commitment to disciplined execution, human-centered innovation, and excellence across global arenas.
Experience
Teaching Faculty
Aug 2025 — Present
Education
Harvard University
Institute of Education Management Executive Leadership in Higher Education Certificate
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - (BS), Information Systems & Technology
1998 — 2001
Texas A&M University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Educational Technology, Graduate Certificates in (1) Digital Humanities and (2) Advanced Research Methods
2006 — 2010
University of Pennsylvania
Postdoctoral Certificate, Race and Equity in Higher Education Leadership
2017 — 2017
University of Houston
Master of Science -(MS), Information Systems & Technology
2001 — 2002
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