CHILDREN ’ S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA
“ At the moment , within the child-welfare industry as a whole , frontline professionals are overburdened with outdated and , in some cases , obsolete technology ”
MARCUS JOHNSON CIO , CHILDREN ’ S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA
MARCUS JOHNSON
TITLE : CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER INDUSTRY : NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION LOCATION : ORLANDO , FLORIDA efficient implementation of innovative , high-quality IT systems and services .
The team also looks to make IT and technology at CHS a strategic enabler for all of its operations and activities , enhancing its ability to help children realise their full potential by transforming the organisation into one that is agile , forward-thinking , and highly efficient .
One thing Johnson does stress is that , although technology is a priority , it never supersedes the people who are fulfilling the CHS mission : “ It is first about the people , then the process , and then the technology . Technology is the enabler ”
“ At the moment , within the child welfare industry as a whole , frontline professionals are overburdened with outdated and , in some cases , obsolete technology . It breaks my heart to hear the stories about our staff working harder than necessary , especially when the work they are doing could mean the difference between life and death – our children deserve the best .
“ While this is a challenge throughout the child welfare system , at CHS , leadership
EXECUTIVE BIO
Marcus Johnson serves as the
Chief Information Officer for Children ’ s Home Society of Florida ( CHS ) – the state ’ s largest and most reputable organisation devoted to serving Children and Families . Johnson has more than 30 years of strategic leadership experience , including 20 years with the United States Army . Prior to CHS , he served in Executive IT leadership positions in state and local government as well as a nonprofit organisation . He has also served in critical IT leadership roles with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment and a Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Organisation on top of fulfilling several IT strategic transformation initiatives throughout Central Florida . Marcus is an award-winning author with three books published and holds a Doctorate Degree as well as an MSA in Information Systems . Marcus and his wife , Julee , have been married for 32 years and have three children .
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