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HDI Steel City Breakfast Briefing Revolutionizing the Customer Experience: Duquesne University's Journey from ITSM to ESM

13 Nov 2026
9:30am - 11:30am EST

Revolutionizing the Customer Experience: Duquesne University's Journey from ITSM to ESM

An In-Person Breakfast Briefing Presented by: 

Melissa Jackman, Director of IT Service Management

Duquesne University

What is Enterprise Service Management (ESM) and why does it matter?

Duquesne University will share its journey toward implementing a comprehensive enterprise service management solution and a universal service catalog that serves the entire university community.

They'll share the approach they took to people, process, and technology and explain how taking this approach led to successful campus-wide deployment.

Through thoughtful design, procurement, implementation, and promotion, resolution time has decreased, departmental silos have come down, customer satisfaction has increased, and more departments and stakeholders have come onboard.

Meeting Details

When: Friday, November 13, 2026 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Where: Giant Eagle, Inc. 700 Cranberry Woods Dr, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

(A delicious breakfast will be provided!)

Price: FREE for Members, $20 for Non-Members.  

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About our Presenter:

Melissa Jackman, Director of IT Service Management & Support at Duquesne University 

With over 30 years of experience, Melissa Jackman is a seasoned leader in managing and motivating support teams within blended internal and external support environments.

Currently serving as the Director of IT Service Management & Support at Duquesne University, Melissa plays a pivotal role as the overall IT Service Management (ITSM) leader and strategist. Her focus on the customer experience and standardization of IT service processes throughout the University underscores her commitment to excellence.

Melissa's leadership extends beyond her current role; she served as the President of the HDI Steel City Chapter, achieving the Circle of Excellence, Presidential Circle during her tenure. A recognized authority in her field, Melissa has presented nationally at prominent venues such as the HDI Conference and Expo, Educause, and WCNY & Capital Area Leadership Conferences. Her contributions to HDI Support World Magazine as a 2019 Featured Contributor reflect her expertise in leadership and organizational development.

With a passion for service and continuous improvement, Melissa's approach emphasizes building strong, successful teams through servant leadership and staff development, making her a driving force in facilitating organizational change and fostering a culture of excellence.


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13 Nov 2026
9:30am - 11:30am EST

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Check out our presenter, Melissa Jackman, on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissajackman/