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Boston, MA, US

Arlington, VA, US

The NACD Directorship Certification™ program equips directors with the foundation of knowledge sought by boards to effectively contribute in the boardroom. NACD Directorship Certified directors pass a foundational exam developed by experienced directors and, via continuing recertification requirements, commit to continuing education on governance and.

Arlington, VA, US

Member and Fellow of the nation's largest organization focused on advancing exemplary board leadership, establishing leading boardroom practices and supporting boards and directors of public, private, and nonprofit organizations.

Boston, MA, US

Leading a complex higher education organization, engaging multiple internal and external stakeholders to achieve critical program outcomes, policy change, growth and strategic goals. Overseeing finance and administration; governing board relations; government and external affairs; new program development; policy research and advocacy; fundraising and.

Boston, MA, US

Led the NEBHE Board and staff in a strategic planning process resulting in the development of results-oriented priorities and a re-statement of core activities. Developed a new suite of revenue-producing professional development programs that increased revenues, sponsorships, new partnerships and reputation as an innovative provider. Executed the regional.

Boston, MA, US

Developed and disseminated research reports, policy analyses and strategic indicators related to K-12 and higher education. Oversaw development of a regional alliance, policy agenda and start-up funding for the College Ready New England initiative. Directed a federally funded study of the feasibility of a multi-tribal college to expand postsecondary.

Boston, MA, US

Developed and disseminated research reports, policy analyses and strategic indicators related to K-12 and higher education. Oversaw development of a regional alliance, policy agenda and start-up funding for the College Ready New England initiative. Directed a federally funded study of the feasibility of a multi-tribal college to expand postsecondary.

Henniker, NH, US

Serving as a trustee of a dynamic comprehensive, Master's-level, college that serves approximately 2,700 students, located online and in Henniker, New Hampshire. Member of the Academic Affairs Committee.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

Teaching a graduate-level Human Resource Management course in the Master's of Management program, an online/classroom hybrid attracting students from across the globe. Lecturing on talent management strategies, organizational and culture change, strategic management and improving individual and organizational performance.

Developed and led, in partnership with Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, the Commission on Higher Education and Employability. Issued recommendations and launched key initiatives related to universities' strategies to: expand students' digital competencies for a fast-changing economy; expand work-integrated learning; reinvent planning, advising and.

Worcester, MA, US

Served as trustee and vice-chair of a Master's-level, comprehensive public institution, located in Worcester, Massachusetts; serving as member of the Planning & Development and Academic & Student Affairs Committees; co-chair of the campus-wide Strategic Planning Committee. Played major leadership roles in key board-led initiatives and in high-profile board.

Boston, MA, US

Researched issues and trends facing business and executive education for the Future of Management Education study. Interviewed business executives, recruiters, management school deans, faculty and students; examined innovative programs and key indicators of the state of management education. Contributed core data analysis for the book, Rethinking the MBA.

Providing research and consulting services to senior college and university leaders on competitive strategy, program development opportunities, market forces and key trends affecting postsecondary education.

Researched and authored case study materials for use in the Management Development Program and other executive development programs of Harvard Graduate School of Education's Programs in Professional Education. Authored various case study materials for non- and for-profit organizations for use in executive development.

Co-director and member of a national task force examining the feasibility of a multi-tribal college to expand postsecondary education opportunities for American Indians in the 24 United South and Eastern Tribes (USET).

Lowell, MA, US

Taught an Analysis of Education and Human Service Organizations course in the Graduate School of Education. Lectured and lead graduate students in discussions and case study analyses on issues of organizational analysis, research methodology, and organizational change.

Cambridge, MA, US

Served as chief of staff to the university president, coordinating and serving on the President's Cabinet and executing a wide range of executive and administrative duties. Provided research and analysis to facilitate decision making and strategy development by senior leadership. Led special projects, coordinated high-priority university initiatives and.

Cambridge, MA, US

Cambridge, MA, US

Directed the university's institutional research activities. Provided research and analysis to the president and provost to inform policy development, strategic planning, budgeting and finance, accreditation activities, enrollment management, academic planning and program review. Designed and executed research projects on a variety of public policy and.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

Teaching Fellow to the Planning and Strategy Development in Colleges and Universities and Managing Financial Resources in Non-Profit Organizations courses: Led case study discussions and presented class lectures; advised doctoral and masters students and evaluated student performance. Graduate instructor for Programs in Professional Education's Seminar for.

Provided counseling and assistance at non-profit clearinghouse of information on post-secondary education; assisted general public and, in particular, low-income, minority, and potential first-generation college students to gain access to post-secondary education; assisted individuals in obtaining financial aid and in completing application and admission.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Assisted the Vice President of Government Relations of the five-campus U-Mass system. Wrote policy analyses, legislative reports, and speeches; acted as liaison to members and staff of the Massachusetts State Legislature and monitored the status of important legislative and policy initiatives. Developed strategies to help students and administrators to.

Provo, UT, US

Designed and implemented research strategies to assess involvement and long-term satisfaction of international and AHANA students; wrote, directed and produced multiple video presentations for training and orientation purposes.

New York, NY, US

Planned and implemented a variety of student development programs. Chaired the "LEAD Team" Leadership Development Committee, coordinating the department's leadership training and community service opportunities.

Developed and implemented corporate training and development programs: trained over 600 new employees in corporate and human resource policies and software products; developed and coordinated the weekly New Employee Orientation and Company-Wide Training programs. Coordinated the Corporation's recruiting, interviewing, applicant assessment, and hiring.

Doctor Of Education, Administration, Planning And Social Policy

Master Of Business Administration, Mba

Master Of Education, Administration, Planning And Social Policy

Master Of Arts, Higher Education And Student Affairs Administration

Bachelor Of Arts With University Honors, Philosophy

Certificate, Summer Institute In Educational Fundraising