Beata Kasper
Beata (Blach) Kasper is a seasoned Chief Information Officer currently serving at the Harris Central Appraisal District in Houston, Texas. With nearly three decades in information technology, she has cultivated extensive expertise across healthcare, government, energy, oil and gas, and aerospace industries. Beata holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science, both from Texas A&M University. Her career began in programming, and through progressive leadership roles, she has become a recognized executive in IT strategy, business process improvement, and team development.
Throughout her 20+ years as a healthcare CIO, Beata led transformative initiatives that improved patient care, optimized hospital operations, and strengthened IT infrastructure. She played a pivotal role at North Cypress Medical Center, implementing systems such as electronic prescribing, real-time locating systems for assets, and robust business continuity plans, which elevated the organization to national recognition as a “Most Wired” hospital for multiple years. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes empowerment, collaboration, and recognition, fostering highly effective teams and dramatically reducing staff turnover.
Beata’s professional focus now centers on government IT leadership, mentoring emerging technology professionals, and ensuring operational excellence for public service. She actively participates in outreach programs and serves as a mentor in the University of Houston’s Future Information Technology program. Guided by optimism, transparency, and humility, Beata continues to drive innovation while developing her teams, ensuring both technological growth and organizational sustainability for the future.
• Texas A&M University - M.S.
• Who is Who
• Future Information Technology
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to optimism and determination. I believe that I can do it - just believing in myself and knowing that I can accomplish what I set my mind to. I take things one day at a time, one challenge at a time. I always tell my team, don't try to eat the whole pizza at once, eat it one slice at a time. I get up every day and think it's another beautiful day, and I make the best of it. Life is like a roadway full of obstacles and potholes, but you keep on going, and eventually you're going to get where you need to get.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received came from my mom when I was trying to decide if I wanted to pursue my master's degree. That was a time in my life when I didn't believe in myself, and I remember sitting with her on a garage stoop, and her telling me, you can do it, you can do it, you can do it. She instilled this power of belief in me. Another mentor, Dr. Lee, who was my boss in one of the healthcare systems I worked in, really helped me overcome my struggles with my accent and public speaking. I had always felt self-conscious about it, but he got me to speak up, practice, and not be afraid to go out and just get over it.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Just believe in yourself and believe that you can do whatever you set your mind to do. Life is like a roadway full of obstacles and potholes, but you keep on going, and eventually you're going to get where you need to get. Believing in yourself and knowing that you can do it is the most important thing. Don't be afraid to speak up. Be honest, be upfront, be transparent, and carry that level of vulnerability and humility. I know what I know - I am smart, I am educated, and I don't flaunt it, but I know it inside. I'm not afraid to ask questions, and I'm not afraid to speak up when I don't necessarily agree. When I faced sexual harassment events early on, I stood up for myself, took it straight to HR, and that was the end of it.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are empowerment, collaboration, and recognition. I operate by these values in my work. My number one priority is mentoring and developing my team, and what makes my day is seeing my team succeed. I believe in being honest, upfront, and transparent, and carrying a level of vulnerability and humility. I believe in standing up for myself and not being afraid to speak up or ask questions when I don't necessarily agree with something.
Locations
Harris Central Appraisal District
Houston, TX 77077