As public school systems face growing budget shortfalls, we speak with the CIO of Broward County Schools about how the district found ways to say yes to innovation when the budget said no. Trey Davis shares the unique challenges of leading technology in one of the nation’s largest school districts and offers insights on adopting AI, designing effective organizational structures, and leveraging partnerships to drive efficiency. The conversation also explores how technology is reshaping learning environments and financial management.

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Trey Davis is the CIO of Broward County Schools in Florida, and a transformative, business-centered technology leader with extensive global experience aligning information systems with organizational strategy. He has held multiple international residencies across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and North America, helping public- and private-sector organizations achieve measurable value from their IT investments. Trey’s expertise spans global IS strategy and governance, portfolio management, strategic sourcing, infrastructure and application management, and information security. He has served as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and trusted advisor to C-suite leaders and boards, bringing a pragmatic, outcomes-driven approach to large, complex organizations.