Speakers

Chris Kelly, M.A., is a Senior IT Support Specialist at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling with a K-12 School Specialization and brings over a decade of social work experience to his current role in higher education technology. Since joining Creighton, Chris has played a key role in advancing the university’s AVoIP infrastructure and expanding its network and remote capabilities. He was specifically hired to bring a network-focused perspective to the team during a period of rapid technological growth.

Chris is passionate about fostering inclusive, accessible, and connected environments, and he is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of his work. He currently serves as Advisory Board Chair for the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA.org), where he helps shape the future of AV and IT in higher education. He also serves as Managing Editor for Higher Ed AV Media (higheredav.com).