Christopher Misra

Christopher Misra is the Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With more than 25 years of experience at UMass, Chris leads the university’s IT strategy and operations to support its mission of teaching, research, and public service.

Throughout his career, Chris has worked on many of the challenges involved in running IT for a large public research institution. He’s held roles in network systems, cybersecurity, and technology planning, and embraces the chance to tackle complex problems where there are no easy answers. In his current role, he focuses on building reliable systems and making sure students, faculty, and staff have the tools to do their best work.

Chris currently serves as Chair of the InCommon Steering Committee and is a board member for the Northeast Research and Education Network (NEREN), OSHEAN, and Tech Foundry. He values working with peers across higher education to share ideas, learn from others, and contribute to efforts that strengthen the broader IT community.

A UMass Amherst graduate with a degree in civil engineering, Chris approaches his work with a practical mindset and a focus on solutions that translate to success. He believes in doing the work, supporting the people around him, and contributing where it counts.