Dr. Khary J. Nickson

Dr. Khary J. Nickson serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer at the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority since September 2004, overseeing the management of information systems and collaborating on leadership and planning in various IT domains. Previous roles include Chief Information Officer at the Division of Rate Counsel, where Dr. Nickson directed IT initiatives to ensure compliance with state mandates, and Network Administrator at the Department of Treasury, implementing network solutions and migrations. Additionally, Dr. Nickson holds teaching positions as an Adjunct Faculty member at Strayer University and as a Senior Evaluator at Western Governors University, applying expertise to assess and educate in the field of information technology. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Drexel University, a Master of Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Doctor of Business Administration from Capella University, complemented by a history of entrepreneurial leadership as Founder and President of Gospel Square, llc.