We solve strategic challenges in higher education
Unizin is a member-based nonprofit 501(c)3 that enables higher education to meet the moment of digital transformation by developing and delivering solutions that address the pressing and complex challenges of data, analytics, and digital content.
Our consortium model and partnerships enable Unizin to build technology solutions, establish relationships, and pursue research that no single institution could achieve cost-effectively on its own.
Have questions? Feel free to reach out to us at info@unizin.org
Our Leadership Team
Unizin is led by a group of experienced, talented, and dedicated higher education and technology professionals united in the mission to improve education and student success.
Glenda Genchur
Chief Financial Officer
Serve as a key advisor to the CEO, senior leadership, and the Executive Board on business and financial matters.
Derek Gleim
Senior Director of Technology
Lead the engineering team in practices and collaboration, systems design, and product development.
Bart Pursel
Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for maturing our product and service offerings through strategic technology leadership to meet the diverse needs of our partners.
James Russell
Chief Technology Officer
In tandem with our Data Services and Solutions team, assists members explore, learn and utilize the UDP; works to assure Unizin’s security and compliance.
Brad Zurcher
Senior Director of Partnerships
Serves the consortium as the contractual and business liaison between vendors and Unizin and works closely with consortium members to maintain an ever evolving short list of potential vendor partners and contractual terms.
Our Staff
Unizin accelerates universities’ abilities to improve education through scalable solutions in the areas of learning analytics, digital content, and community initiated innovations.
Mariah Aguilar
Executive Assistant Special Events Manager
Provides administrative duties to assist Unizin Staff. Organizes the Unizin Summit and all other Unizin special events.
Sara Bolf
Senior Data Analyst
Provides support to the Unizin data analytics team and contributes to their work with the Unizin Data Platform.
Milan Byrd
Product Manager
Responsible for the continued evolution of Unizin products and services, driven by diverse stakeholder engagements.
Amanda D'Uva
Software Engineer
Supports software development and maintenance of Unizin products and services.
Jennifer Jimenez
Accounting Specialist
Assistant to the CFO. Organize the bookkeeping processes for the company. Reconcile financial books, including incoming and outgoing funds.
Jasmine John
Data Analyst
Focuses on routine member engagements and analytics. Supports in analytics projects and drives the direction of visualization strategies
Tom Legnard
Data Engineer
Responsible for developing and maintaining data-centric solutions, including UDP integrations and promoting interoperability.
Lynette Mercado
Services Manager
Manages support services for both Unizin’s marketplace solutions and data solutions by supporting implementations.
Danny Sibley
Site Reliability Engineer
Supports software development and maintenance of Unizin products and services. In addition contributes to the Site Reliability team by developing and improving infrastructure.
Cody Simpson
Director of Security and Cloud Operations
Responsible for the design and security posture of Unizin’s cloud infrastructure to ensure the reliability of all Unizin products.
Noah Spencer
Assistant Product Manager
Works closely with a cross-functional team to help guide the progress, evolution, and support of Unizin’s suite of content tools.
Cody Stephenson
Software Engineer
Supports software development and maintenance of Unizin products and services.
Marissa Stockton
Accounting Clerk
Performs a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial tasks. Ensures that the company’s daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively.
Tracy Thompson
Technical Support Quality Assurance Analyst
Provides technical support for both Unizin’s marketplace solutions and data solutions.
Xzandria Toombs
Teaching & Learning Community Manager
Fosters collaboration among member institutions, and facilitates the growth and
effectiveness of T&L subcommittees.
Kyle Unruh
Director of Data Services and Solutions
Supports research and data analysis conducted using the Unizin Data Platform.
Zach Wallace
Software Engineer
Supports software development and maintenance of Unizin products and services.
Join the team
If you share our passion for building technology solutions to improve higher education, Unizin offers some of the most challenging and rewarding careers in the thriving edtech industry.
We are hard-working, team-oriented, and easy-going. We value professional collaboration and having fun together. We offer comprehensive benefits, solutions-driven work and a social, flexible work environment.
Check out our current career opportunities
Apply to our open positions today!
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