Heather Maccleoud, Phd Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC

• Senior Change Leader focused on global network growth and strategy
• Re-envisioned Ashoka’s global strategy for engaging with higher education leading to significant network expansion, new sources of revenue, and bridges built between formerly disparate parts of Ashoka’s global community
• Collaboratively developed the Humanistic Leadership Academy, a global. multi-institutional initiative
• Transforming global higher education standards, creating capacity-building opportunities, and strengthening strategic partnerships

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Built global nonprofit serving women in 30+ countries through scholarships, advocacy, and mentoring
• Developed sustainable sources of funding
• Grew and manage global operations of Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and robust internship program
• Facilitated academic research in support of advocacy work; presented at international conferences

Washington D.C. Metro Area

· Strengthened global community of practice focused on international leadership via strategic engagement and resource development· Ongoing development of global community of practice focused on research· Further developed organization’s social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion work through events, trainings, publications, and research dissemination.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Oversaw revitalization and expansion of global community of practice to develop research in the field of international education. Within first 12 months: - increased submissions to redesigned academic journal by 125%.
• Partnered with global organizations, associations, and experts to bridge research with practice for comprehensive internationalization of universities and professional schools
• Ensured alignment of academic and professional development programming with the association’s strategic objectives

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Oversaw development of year-round calendar of global learning and curriculum internationalization events for deans, faculty members, and other international educators
• Oversaw development of communities of practice related to global learning, comprehensive internationalization of higher education, and the development of international partnerships
• Coordinated the work of key stakeholders in the development and assessment of global competencies for students

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Promoted comprehensive internationalization of higher education
• Developed programming to internationalize curricula at colleges and universities - Doubled the number of face-to-face (paid) events offered annually and increased the average number of participants in (paid) online.
• Facilitated the development of international partnerships
• Coordinated the work of key stakeholders in the development and assessment of global competencies for students

Jefferson City, MO

• Oversaw design and implementation of new statewide approval and accreditation system for educator preparation programs
• Conducted analysis of statewide educator shortage areas to assist programs in meeting labor market needs
• Developed statewide assessment system for educator candidates including awarding multi-million-dollar contracts for developing new assessments
• Provided guidance to the Data Task Force for a new international accreditor (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)), co-led national accreditation review teams assessing standards of educator.

• Developed a statewide consortium of over 40 Missouri higher education institutions from across educational sectors to promote international education in the state and around the world
• Coordinated efforts to effectively pass legislation
• Strengthened partnerships with key institutions such as the Missouri Department of Economic Development and U.S. Department of Commerce
• Developed sustainable sources of funding

• Provided leadership in developing collaborative partnerships with other state agencies in support of the department’s P-20 efforts including teacher education, dual credit, curriculum alignment, and professional.
• Oversaw review and approval of proposed new programs and development of applicable public policies
• Administered $1.3 million federal grant to develop partnerships between universities and high-need school districts in support of K-12 teachers- Averaged 200 teachers/year impacting over 14,000 students/year- Mean gain.
• Assisted in strategic planning processes, institutional mission review, productivity review of existing academic programs; provide applicable policy recommendations and oversight for high-priority areas of the.

• Patient advocate
• Negotiated with insurance companies to obtain authorization of services
• Facilitated dialogue among surgeons, patients, and insurance companies
• Streamlined office procedures to successfully handle doubling of patient load

Certificate, Leadership Agility, Vuca Leadership

Leading in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) World, Developing and Communicating Vision and Strategy, Building Great.

Comparative Religions & Cultures Program - Studied In Taiwan, Turkey, India, And Thailand

Ma, Religious Studies - Emphasis On Psychology Of Religion

Ba, Religious Studies - Emphasis On International Comparative Cultures And Societies

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis