Institutional Strategy

Chief of Staff Summit

This intimate, peer-led laboratory brings together presidential and chancellor-level Chiefs of Staff to solve the high-stakes complexities of executive leadership and institutional transformation.

Dates & Location

July 16–17

Colorado Springs, CO

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Details

As the exclusive summit sponsor, Carnegie is proud to join higher education leaders at Colorado College to support the complex work of advancing institutional change. Chiefs of Staff play a critical role in translating presidential vision into coordinated action, and this summit creates space for candid discussion, practical problem-solving, and peer exchange around the issues shaping institutional leadership today.

Throughout the event, Carnegie will share perspectives on market intelligence, AI readiness, cabinet dynamics, and large-scale strategic change—helping leaders connect insight, diplomacy, and execution in ways that strengthen institutional momentum and long-term strategic alignment.

Attendees

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Emma Jones
EVP, Leadership
Shankar Prasad
Chief Strategy Officer
Eric Page
Eric Page
Senior Executive Vice President
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Deb Fiddelke
Vice President, Strategic Communications
Scott Ochander
Scott Ochander
Chief Leadership Strategist

Event Details

For registration, agenda information, and summit updates, visit the official event website.