Patricia Ainsworth

Patricia Ainsworth is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in information technology leadership, currently serving as Chief Information Officer for the City of Portsmouth, NH since October 2022. Ainsworth has previously held prominent roles such as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Salem State University, where significant institutional change was achieved through strategic IT vision and organizational restructuring. Additionally, their tenure at Mount Wachusett Community College focused on developing high-functioning IT governance and operational excellence. Ainsworth also served as ERP Project Director at the University of Vermont, successfully redesigning policies for improved efficiency, and has a solid background in network services and telecommunications. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Policy with a Business Emphasis and a Bachelor of Arts in Financial Management from Empire State University, alongside an Associate's degree in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University.