Annette Gallagher

Annette Gallagher, MBA, is an experienced IT Program Manager specializing in digital banking at Columbia Bank New Jersey, where responsibilities encompass management of various digital products and oversight of the ISO27001 journey and Merger and Acquisitions team since September 2017. Prior experience includes serving as Technology Manager for the Archdiocese of Newark, focusing on community initiatives and marketing strategies, and as Adult Education Coordinator for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, where a technology program was initiated. Annette's earlier tenure at Chase spanned nearly two decades in roles including Vice President of Organizational Capability, Corporate Technology Trainer, and Systems Development Manager, emphasizing strategic planning and systems solutions. Educational qualifications consist of an MBA in Information Technology from Pace University, along with certifications and degrees in leadership and mathematics/business from the University of Dayton, New York University, and St. John's University.