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Aric Dershem

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Information Officer at KIPP NYC

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Overview

Aric Dershem serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer at KIPP NYC as of January 2026[1][3]. Prior to this combined role, Dershem held the position of Chief Information Officer at KIPP NYC from April 2024 to January 2026[4]. Dershem's career in educational technology and operations includes service as Chief Information Officer at Avenues: The World School from 2021 to April 2024[5], and multiple leadership positions at National Heritage Academies spanning from 2002 to 2021, including Vice President of Information Technology, Vice President of People Development, and Vice President of Administration[6][8][9]. Dershem holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Master of Science in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University Bloomington, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Hope College[11][12][13].

Profile introduction
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OPTIMIZING BUSINESS OUTCOMES THROUGH LEADERSHIP AT THE NEXUS OF PEOPLE, PROCESS AND TECHNOLOGY As a versatile Senior Business Development and Technology Executive, I am at my best when I’m providing leadership that enhances the performance of people and processes in multisite and multinational organizations. With demonstrated leadership in IT and HR as well as business operations and general management, I’ve been privileged to serve as a change agent and strategic partner to senior management, effectively delivering creative solutions to complex challenges created by rapid growth and expansi…

Career history

  1. Chief Operating Officer & Chief Information OfficerJan 2026 to presentKIPP NYC
  2. Chief Information OfficerApr 2024 to Jan 2026KIPP NYC
  3. Chief Information Officer2021 to Apr 2024Avenues: The World School
  4. Vice President of Administration2013 to 2021National Heritage Academies
  5. Vice President Administration2013 to 2021National Heritage Academies
  6. VP of People Development2005 to 2013National Heritage Academies
  7. Vice President of Information Technology2002 to 2005National Heritage Academies
  8. Vice President Information Technology2002 to 2005National Heritage Academies

Education

  1. Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and ManagementRochester Institute of Technology
  2. M.S., Instructional Systems TechnologyIndiana University Bloomington
  3. B.S., Computer ScienceHope College

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