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About CCPIC

The Canadian Colleges and Polytechnics IT Council (CCPIC) is the national voice for IT leaders at Canada’s publicly funded polytechnics, colleges, CEGEPs, and Indigenous educational institutions. Inspired by organizations such as CUCCIO, CCPIC is dedicated to advancing technology leadership, collaboration, and advocacy for our sector.

To empower Canadian polytechnics and colleges through collaborative IT leadership, fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnerships that drive excellence in campus technology.

Mission

Vision

A connected, innovative, and secure digital environment for every Canadian campus - where technology enables learning, research, and community impact.

Values

Collaboration: We believe in the power of collective expertise and shared solutions.

Inclusivity: We welcome diverse perspectives and strive for equitable representation across all member institutions.

Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and ethical conduct.

Innovation: We champion forward-thinking approaches and continuous improvement in campus IT.

Executive Team

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Adam Gerhard

Chair, Executive

Chief Information Officer, RRC Polytech

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Daryl Allenby

Member, Executive

AVP - Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, NAIT

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Nicolas Buache

Member, Executive

VP - Information Technology and Digital Experience, Collège La Cité

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Jen Busch

Member, Executive

Chief Information Officer, College of New Caledonia

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Steve Camacho

Member, Executive

VP - Digital Transformation and Chief Information Officer, George Brown College

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James Duncan

Member, Executive

AVP and Chief Information Officer, Sheridan College

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Anthony Fear

Member, Executive

Chief Information Officer, Niagara College

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Jacob Gallant

Member, Executive

Manager - Integrated Technology Services, Holland College

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Iryna Kossovska

Administration

Assistant to CIO, RRC Polytech

​CCPIC acknowledges that our work takes place across the traditional territories of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples of Turtle Island.  We honour the original stewards of these lands and commit to ongoing truth, reconciliation, and respectful partnership with Indigenous communities.

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