Micah Schaafsma

Micah Schaafsma currently serves as the Chief Data Officer at WaFd Bank, a position held since March 2024. Prior to this role, Micah was the Chief Information Officer at Seattle Pacific University for nearly two decades, overseeing strategic planning and execution of technology initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and advancing the University's mission. Micah also held key positions at Seattle Pacific University as Deputy CIO, Director of Enterprise Systems, Director of Software Systems, and Information Systems Developer, driving improvements in enterprise data and software systems. Micah began a career in tech as the Lead Web Programmer/DBA at AGS Internet Services. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration from the UW Foster School of Business, participation in the CIO Leadership Development Program, a BA in Computer Science from Seattle Pacific University, and ongoing engagement with the EDUCAUSE Institute.