Paula Starr - 2024 AISES Professional of the Year

AISES awarded Paula Starr (Cherokee Nation) the 2024 Professional of the Year Award, which is presented for overall leadership and technical achievement.
Paula Starr is the chief information officer (CIO) for the Cherokee Nation, where she has transformed the tribe’s technological capabilities and significantly impacted its operations and citizen services, overseeing an IT infrastructure that supports 5,000+ employees and delivers digital services to more than 470,000 Cherokee citizens across a 7,000 square mile reservation. Her department excels in operational efficiency and plays a crucial role in the enhancement of tribal sovereignty.
Paula Starr’s leadership at the Cherokee Nation exemplifies excellence in leveraging technology to advance tribal governance, enhance citizen services, and achieve unprecedented recognition on both national and global platforms. Her dedication to promoting innovation and empowerment within Indigenous communities sets a benchmark for leadership in the technology sector.
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