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Congrats 2024 CEN Outstanding Leader Award Recipients!

COLA Recipients

Read more about the 2024 Outstanding Leaders below:

Cathie Drury

Cathie Drury is a passionate and forward-thinking leader in educational technology. As Director of Educational Technology for Coventry Public Schools and co-chair of CEN’s Education & Development Advisory Committee, she’s helped bring innovation and equity to classrooms across Connecticut. Cathie’s work on the CEN Conference and the Innovation in Education Track has given educators the tools and inspiration to grow and connect. Her dedication to collaboration and her ability to bridge local and statewide efforts make her a true champion of CEN’s mission.

Congratulations and thank you Cathie.

Jason Healy

Jason exemplifies leadership and dedication to the CEN community through his active engagement and expertise. From delivering high-impact webinars like “Transitioning to IPv6” to co-presenting on cutting-edge topics such as Video AI, he brings valuable insights to members statewide. As a member of the Service Management Advisory Council and a frequent contributor at the CEN Member Conference, Jason helps shape CEN’s strategic direction while promoting collaboration and growth. His commitment to quality, innovation, and community-building makes him a key force in advancing CEN’s mission.

Congratulations and thank you Jason.

Michael Mundrane

Michael Mundrane has been a steadfast leader and advocate for Connecticut’s research and education network. As CIO at UConn previously and now CSCU, he championed staff engagement through sponsorship of attendance at the CEN Annual Conference, fostering collaboration and professional development across institutions. His service on the CET and Infrastructure Advisory committees helped shape statewide educational technology policy, and his strong support for CEN’s aggregated services advanced cybersecurity alignment between UConn and CEN’s broader strategic goals. As a board member of NEREN, Michael contributed to key decisions that strengthened regional research connectivity. His leadership exemplifies CEN’s mission, vision, and values—always focused on what matters most to the community.

Congratulations and thank you Michael.