Business Services

Three DoIT departments provide services that support the business operations of the Division.

Communications

DoIT Communications provides internal and external communications, strategic communications planning, event planning, marketing promotions and information design services.

Lauren Bruce

Position title: Interim Communications Director

Email: lauren.bruce@wisc.edu

Lauren Bruce serves as interim director of communications for the Division of Information Technology (DoIT). Her areas of focus include strategic messaging, crisis communication and digital marketing—along with managing the editorial and creative efforts that…

Community, Climate and Engagement

The Office of Community, Climate and Engagement (CCE) aims to make DoIT a great place to work through initiatives that promote equity, diversity, inclusivity and belonging, and collaborations with teams to create a fair and inclusive workplace culture.

Dominic J Ledesma

Credentials: PhD

Position title: Assistant Vice Provost for Culture, Climate & Engagement

Email: dominic.ledesma@wisc.edu

Dominic Ledesma is a higher education leader and scholar specializing in organizational strategy, diversity, equity and inclusion. He has extensive experience promoting inclusive excellence and language access in educational settings. With a PhD in educational…

Financial Services

DoIT Financial Services provides financial accounting, reporting, and analysis for DoIT operations as well as billing and reconciliation for campus customers who use DoIT services.

Sarah Hart McGuinnis

Position title: Chief Financial Officer; Director, Financial Services

Email: sarah.hartmcguinnis@wisc.edu

Sarah joined DoIT in July 2017 as Chief Financial Officer and Director of Financial Services. Prior to joining DoIT, she served on campus as Assistant Director, then Director, for the Department of Anesthesiology in the School of Medicine and Public Health. She brings to her role extensive experience leading and coordinating the institution budgeting process, a responsibility she also held at both Madison College and DePaul University.

Human Resources

The DoIT Human Resources team provides talent management, recruitment, policy and procedure interpretation, payroll, benefits and much more.

Adam Fermanich

Position title: DoIT Human Resources Director

Email: adam.fermanich@wisc.edu

Adam joined DoIT from the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) where he most recently served as Human Resources manager. Prior to serving as the HR manager for DOA, Adam held a variety of HR positions at DOA in the HR Shared Services business model supporting the Department of Health Services, and in similar roles with companies including ProAmpac, Rexnord Industries, and Sargento Foods. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, holds a master’s degree from UW-Milwaukee in human resources and labor relations, and is a member of several professional HR organizations.