Dr. Lisa Feldner was appointed as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the state by Governor John Hoeven in April 2006. As CIO, she oversees technology activities in state government and education and ensures that ITD meets the legislative responsibilities defined within ND Century Code (Chapter 54-59).

Dr. Feldner is a member of the Governor's cabinet and provides advice to the governor on technology issues. She also serves on numerous committees and boards, including:

• State Information Technology Advisory Committee
• Criminal Justice Information System Board
• North Dakota Longitudinal Data System Committee
• North Dakota Health Information Advisory Committee
• State Technology Access for Government and Education Network (STAGEnet) Executive Committee
• Information Technology Council of North Dakota
• North Dakota Education Technology Council
• National Association of State Chief Information Officers
• ConnectND Management Committee

Prior to becoming CIO, Dr. Feldner served as the Technology Director for Bismarck Public Schools. She has bachelor’s degrees in computer science and business education, a master’s degree in mathematics education, and a doctor of philosophy degree in educational leadership.

Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons on their farm, where they raise horses.