Izabela Miller

Izabela Miller is an accomplished IT and GIS professional with over 20 years of experience transforming technical talent into effective leaders. As the founder of Growing Curiosity, she partners with public-sector, nonprofit, and private organizations to implement clear IT and GIS strategies, develop leadership roadmaps, and drive meaningful outcomes. Her expertise spans IT strategy, GIS governance, technology roadmaps, and leadership coaching, making her a sought-after advisor for organizations looking to future-proof their infrastructure and empower teams to deliver measurable results. Izabela is also the #1 international bestselling author of The Science of GIS Leadership, a guide for technical professionals aspiring to move from operational roles into leadership positions.

Throughout her career, Izabela has moved from technical GIS roles to executive leadership, including her tenure as Director of Information Technology for the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District. There, she led enterprise-wide initiatives, including infrastructure management, cybersecurity, cloud services, and cross-departmental systems integration, while fostering a culture of innovation. She also created and led the GIS/IT team within the MSD, providing strategic direction, operational management, and mentorship to emerging leaders, all while aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals.

In addition to her professional achievements, Izabela is deeply committed to mentoring and supporting the next generation of GIS and IT leaders. She actively contributes to organizations like Women in Biz Systems and Women Techmakers, and volunteers on the Holladay City Business Advisory Board to strengthen community and economic development. Fluent in both English and Polish, she brings a global perspective to her work, emphasizing empathy, human-centered leadership, and continuous growth—principles she integrates into every project, workshop, and coaching session she leads.

• OKR Master Certification
• Mastering Design Thinking
• Certified ScrumMaster
• Supervisory Certificate Program
• ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

• Southern Utah University- M.P.A.
• Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu- Master's

• Phi Alpha Alpha
• Women in Biz Systems
• Women Techmakers
• Salt Lake County Women's Leadership
• Internal Recognition Subcommittee of Customer Service Champions
• Salt Lake County Customer Service Champions Member
• Utah Geographic Information Council

• Holladay City Business Advisory Board