Heidi Leyba

Heidi Leyba, EMBA, is an accomplished Chief Technology Officer at Lane Council of Governments, where responsibilities include managing critical regional technology initiatives for a consortium affecting over 382,000 residents. Initially hired as Information Services Program Manager, Heidi progressed to oversee datacenter operations, a public agency fiber network, and IT services for member organizations. Prior experience includes roles as IT Systems Administrator at Hearthside Food Solutions, where technology expertise and leadership were utilized to enhance IT operations, and as Network Administrator at Emerald People's Utility District. Additionally, Heidi started a career as a Personal Computer Network Technician with Lane County Government. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics/Information Technology from American University and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology.