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2023 Lean in Higher Education International Conference

October 18 - 20, 2023

Edition: June 19, 2023

Audience: All

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      TODAY:

      - Keynote Speakers

      - Conference Emcee

      - Ask San Diego!

Cathy O'Sullivan

University of California Office of the President

We are thrilled to announce another Keynote Speaker for the 2023 Lean HE Conference, Ms. Cathy O'Sullivan, from the University of California Office of the President (UCOP). Join us "On the Edge..." to hear about Ms.O'Sullivan's insights and vast experience in California public higher education.  

Ms. O'Sullivan is Chief of Staff to UC’s systemwide Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Rachael Nava. She serves as the senior advisor to the COO and directly oversees UCOP’s Strategy and Program Management Office and various programs and functions to support the UC Operations division. This includes system-wide Information Technology, Human Resources, Strategy and Program Management, Operational Services (including UCPath and the local operations of UCOP), Community Safety and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion office for UCOP.  

Ms. O’Sullivan works regularly with her counterparts at the California State University and the California Community College systems to convene staff from all 3 segments of California public higher education to share best practices. This work has been formalized into an annual event, the California Higher Education Collaborative, now in its 10th year. A highlight of this event is the “Focus on Innovation” awards to teams whose innovations better serve students, faculty and fellow staff in a way that is replicable in other campuses and systems.

Ms. O’Sullivan is the past Director of UC’s Working Smarter Initiative, a portfolio of administrative efficiency projects and programs which delivered on its commitment to find $500 million in savings and new revenue over 5 years through system-wide innovations.  In 2016, NCCI, the national Network for Change and Continuous Innovation, named Ms. O’Sullivan a Leader of Change.

Prior to UC, Ms. O’Sullivan worked in the high technology industry. She earned her MBA from UC Davis Graduate School of Management, and her Bachelor’s Degree from UC San Diego. Outside of full-time work, she is a full-time mom to two daughters.

Tracy O'Rourke

Co-Author, "The Problem-Solver's Toolkit"

Co-Founder, Just-in-Time Café

Master Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma

Chair, SoCal Lean Network 

Board Member, AME West Region

Instructor, UC San Diego

Process Improvement ZEALOT!

We are very excited to announce that the one and only, fun & joyful, Lean Zealot and Process Palooza favorite, Tracy O'Rourke will be our 2023 Lean HE International Conference Emcee!

For 25+ years, Tracy has advised companies on many aspects of cultural change, leadership development, customer experience, strategic alignment, and Lean process improvement.

For 20+ years, Tracy has consulted in the process improvement industry. She has trained over 3500 people, mentored over 1500 people and has helped coach folks through projects with results that range between $20,000 and $8 million dollars in savings. Her expertise runs the gamut, from facilitating leadership retreats and strategic planning with top executives, to hosting conferences as Emcee, to facilitating Process Walks, Kaizen Events and coaching problem solvers.

Tracy teaches process improvement at UC San Diego. She is the Lead Instructor for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and the Lean Six Sigma Leadership Course. As far as conferences, Tracy has been a Process Palooza emcee every year for 5 years! She has hosted as emcee at numerous conferences, been the keynote speaker and frequently a session presenter.

To learn more about Tracy, you can [must!] visit her [fun] website or connect via LinkedIn.

Join us for a pre-conference networking zoom session designed to meet new people, say hello to familiar faces and talk about any questions you may have about being "On the Edge..." in San Diego for the Lean HE 2023 Conference! Register for either session, whichever fits your time zone and schedule.

Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 8:00am and 3:00pm, San Diego (PST)

We'll have representatives from the San Diego LHE23 Organizing Committee, Lean HE Global Leadership and friendly people who live in San Diego!

Bring your questions about:

Thursday, July 6, 2023 San Diego (PST)

Session #1: 8:00am - 8:45am San Diego / 4:00pm Glasgow

Session #2: 3:00pm - 3:45pm San Diego / 8:00am Melbourne

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