Lisa D. Hobson, Ph. D. is an experienced leader and researcher with over 20 years of experience in education management, higher education leadership, and program evaluation. Additionally, she has extensive experience in research and data collection as well as organizational analysis and development. For the full vitae and work experiences narrative, contact Dr. Hobson via email at elcesteam@gmail.com.She is a 20 year member of the American Educational Research Association and has a passion for using data, analytics, and research to drive organizational success. Lisa has presented research and serves as a key note speaker for educational, governmental, and non-profit organizations. Lisa has received numerous grants to support K-12 and post-secondary students and teachers related to the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Additionally, Lisa has conducted professional development sessions internationally working with pre-service educators and teacher candidates in Ongwediva and Windhoek, Namibia.