Meeting/Event Information

Join ARMA New England for an open panel discussion of certifications that relate to the Information Governance world.  Our panelists, Jesse Wilkins and Andrew Ysasi, will discuss their views on the different certifications, benefits gained by attaining them, and tips on how to prepare.  The panel will be moderated by Susan Gleason.

Panelists

Jesse Wilkins, CIP, CIPP/US, CIPM, IGP, CRM, edp, ICE-CCP, has worked in the information management industry for nearly 30 years as an end user, vendor, consultant, and trainer. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and author on information management topics and has presented more than 800 keynotes and educational sessions at AIIM, ARMA, ARMA Canada, MER, and many other industry conferences and events. Jesse has earned, and developed, numerous certifications and designations in a variety of information management disciplines.

Andrew Ysasi (EE-SA-SEE), MS, CRM, IGP, CIP, CIGO, FIP, CIPM, CISM, PMP, has 25 years of experience in executive leadership and information governance. As Vice President of Advocacy for VRC, Andrew mentors, educates, and volunteers with the IG community on behalf of VRC. In addition to VRC, he served on the Executive Committee for the ICRM from 2020-2023, is an instructor at San Jose State University's MARA program, and a resume expert with Admovio(r), where his work is published on CIO.com. In the past, Andrew contributed to ARMA's IGBOK and Wiley's Information Governance, Second Edition. Andrew has a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, certificates in Data Analytics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and Data Privacy Strategy from Cornell.

Moderator

Susan Gleason, CRM/CIGO, CIP, IGP is the Head of Information Governance for Withers Bergman LLP.  She transitioned her career path from working with Autistic Adults to Litigation to Information Governance. Although very different fields, they all relate to creating order and structure in an unorganized world. She is an active member of AIIM, ARMA International and currently holds the office of Executive Vice President for the New England Chapter.