SJNY CIO NAMED AMONG EMERGING TECH LEADERS

February 27, 2025

BROOKLYN and PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – February 27, 2025 – St. Joseph’s University, New York (SJNY) is pleased to announce that Michelle Papajohn, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, has earned a spot on City & State’s Who’s Who in Emerging Tech list. The list features innovators, entrepreneurs, academics and others across various fields and professions in New York, including tech executives, government officials, IT experts, advocates and more. 

“We are excited to congratulate Michelle Papajohn on being recognized in City & State’s Who’s Who list,” said Heather Barry, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs. “This is a well-deserved honor that reflects her strong leadership and dedication to improving our technology. We look forward to all the great things she will continue to achieve at St. Joseph’s.”

Michelle Papajohn has spent over 25 years ensuring St. Joseph’s University, New York stays ahead of the tech curve. As the institution’s first woman vice president for information technology and chief information officer, she has modernized infrastructure, reinforced cybersecurity and introduced data-driven strategies that enhance student engagement. In 2024, she spearheaded the launch of a mobile identification system, a cybersecurity lab in Brooklyn and tech integration for a new student center on Long Island.

A champion of collaboration, Michelle aligns technology with institutional goals, achieving measurable success in compliance, resource optimization and disaster recovery. She holds an MBA and an M.S. in Human Resources Management from the University, reflecting her dedication to organizational excellence and transformative leadership. 

Michelle resides in Hampton Bays, New York.

For more information about SJNY, visit sjny.edu. 

ABOUT ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK
St. Joseph’s University, New York has been dedicated to providing a diverse population of students in the New York metropolitan area with an affordable education rooted in the liberal arts tradition since 1916. Independent and coeducational, the University provides a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, aiming to prepare each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility and service. Through its Brooklyn, Long Island and Online campuses, the University offers degrees in more than 100 majors, special course offerings and certificates, affiliated and pre-professional programs.