Lesley D'Souza Email & Phone Number

I am a leader and educator specializing in qualitative research, teaching and training, design thinking, data storytelling, and higher education. I frequently speak on topics including learning assessment, equity, design thinking in education, data storytelling, building empathy, digital media, women in leadership, and student transition. Data-informed empathy stories are how we can influence positive change.Storytelling has become a buzzword lately, but that's only because we've realized just how important stories are. They are the vehicle with which we connect to each other and develop empathy. At the core of every good story is truth, and an organization's truth can come from meaning found in its data. The connection between data and storytelling is key to building a more truthful understanding of culture, supporting people during transition, and creating transformational experiences.I believe in holistic support for students and employees and empowering people to be the historian of their own experiences. I have a masters degree and over 17 years of work experience in higher education including 11 years of professional staff management. My primary areas of expertise fall into the following functional areas: strategic planning, assessment & research, digital community building, communications & marketing, and professional development.

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