About

Emmanuel Ajanma is a seasoned technology leader with a strong record of building and managing strategic IT initiatives in both educational and nonprofit environments. As Director of Information Technology at the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT), Emmanuel oversees all IT programs, services and personnel for the statewide municipal association and its affiliated insurance and risk-management trusts. He aligns technology strategy with VLCT’s mission of supporting local governments through efficient, high-value services.

Before joining VLCT in 2024, Emmanuel served as Director of Technology for the Barre Unified Union School District (2018–2024), where he led a team of fifteen technology professionals and managed district-wide planning, infrastructure, budgeting and support for teaching and learning. His earlier experience as Technology Integration Specialist at the Central Vermont Career Center (2014–2018) gave him deep grounding in training educators, fostering digital citizenship, and deploying learning technologies.

Emmanuel holds advanced credentials in both education and technology. He earned his M.A. in Teaching with Technology from Marlboro College (now part of Emerson), and earlier degrees from the Pontifical Urban University (Rome) in divinity and philosophy. He is also a Google Certified Trainer, holds the Certified Educational Technology Leaders (CETL) credential from CoSN, and is a Certified Cybersecurity Rubric Evaluator (CCRE).

Known for his collaborative leadership style, Emmanuel thrives at the intersection of strategic oversight and hands-on technical work. Whether working with executive stakeholders, managing teams, or rolling up his sleeves on infrastructure, his goal remains the same: ensure that technology empowers the organization’s mission.

Outside the office, Emmanuel enjoys staying active through volleyball and golf, following soccer as a spectator, exploring music across genres, and embracing the joys of travel.

To discover more about his professional journey and interests, visit his Twitter and LinkedIn profiles.

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