Meghan Schmidbauer, Ed.D., Mba Email & Phone Number

Toledo, Oh, Us

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Collaborated with eight philanthropic partners to secure and maintain a financial portfolio totaling $13.6 million for the implementation and sustainability of a collective impact initiative• Established a postsecondary data collaborative by fostering trust and expertise to monitor progress toward 2030 goals, leading to unprecedented data transparency• Facilitated data partnerships with key stakeholders, including the University of Michigan's Youth Policy Lab, Complete College America, DXtera Institute, and the National Student Clearinghouse• Led the design of a new student wrap-around service model using legislation, state and federal programs, and community partners to ensure college students have external support off-campus for assistance like transportation, utilities, housing, food, and childcare• Collaborated with state and national organizations on education legislation, such as Michigan College Access Network, Detroit College Access Network, and Business Leadership for Michigan• Oversaw the implementation and launch of the Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative (D3C3), a $25 million investment into seven community colleges in SE Michigan• Led the evaluation and education transformation process for the selection of an evaluator for D3C3• Elevated the work of Detroit Drives Degrees through strategic local and national storytelling in partnership with internal departments• Established new strategic partnerships with national organizations, resulting in innovative regional collaboration between colleges• Educated internal and external stakeholders on pending educational legislation and collaborated with education partners to advocate for their voices through testimonies and public proclamations of support• Led the strategic development of the annual State of Education and Talent report and corresponding release event

• Spearheaded the public launch of the Detroit Regional Talent Compact, bringing together cross-sector stakeholders to support the region's two attainment goals• Designed and implemented a summer bridge program in partnership with three local colleges, resulting in students earning academic credit and a stipend toward fall semester necessities. This included facilitating an online summer course to assist in the transition to college life• Cultivated relationships with over 40 Compact members, assisting in the development of their Action Plan and aligning their commitments with the D3 strategic plan• Co-facilitated the D3C3 Student Success cluster for seven colleges, leading the creation and approval of regional strategies across all institutions• Engaged with regional and state organizations on access and student success initiatives, establishing valuable partnerships• Successfully recruited and onboarded fifteen new Compact members following the October 2020 launch• Established the inaugural Credit for Prior Learning Technical Assistance Academy for four colleges, optimizing policies and processes to enhance student success• Implemented streamlined internal processes and procedures to improve efficiency and collaboration with internal departments such as finance and marketing• Coordinated with stakeholders on the annual State of Education and Talent report and corresponding release event

• Directed admissions representatives and all office support staff at four Owens Community College locations• Oversaw high-profile recruitment and registration events such as College and Career Preview Night, campus visits, New Student Orientation, and Superintendent Breakfast• Collaborated with Provost, Deans, and academic chairs on recruitment initiatives and events• Implemented new procedures and processes in response to enrollment trends• Led the redesign of the dual-enrollment program (College Credit Plus) in collaboration with internal and external secondary partners• Supervised the International Student Service office and worked closely with Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement for over 200 students per academic year• Managed College Credit Plus program, overseeing faculty credentials, enrollment processes, financial reporting, and secondary teacher mentoring for over 2,000 students per academic year• Developed strategic communication plans based on goals and environmental factors, creating print, digital, and social media campaigns• Implemented four new technology initiatives for prospective students, resulting in a 300% increase in engagement• Represented Owens Community College within the community, establishing enrollment programs with governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses• Maintained relationships with elected officials and provided insight on legislation and its potential impact on the college and student success• Testified, when appropriate, to advocate for increased access and funding for secondary education to legislative bodies• Collaborated with government relations to provide testimony on proposed legislation impacting student experience• Organized hill visits and appointments with legislators in Washington, DC as part advocacy days• Aided in designing and developing a groundbreaking transfer partnership with four universities, which removed enrollment barriers for over 10,000 students in two years.

Owens Community College

• Supervise and lead admissions representatives and support staff at all four OCC locations• Implement new procedures and processes based on enrolment trends and college needs• Represent Admissions on campus and within the community• Oversee and direct planning of recruitment events• Responsible for all Post-Secondary Enrollment Options programming• Collaborate with all academic departments on enrollment needs• Manage budgets of over $500,000

• Supervised and led professional office staff at all four Owens Community College locations• Implemented new procedures based on faculty and student needs and demands• Maintained Testing Center attendance records, created a weekly staff schedule based on student traffic, and led all finance and HR functions• Represented Testing Services on various campus committees• Provided direct support and planning for recruitment/retention needs of Admissions, Advising, International Student Services, Bridge to Success, Gateway to College, Upward Bound, and Disability Services• Acted as the liaison and test administrator for ACT testing• Nominated for 2013 Administrator of the Year

- Recruited and developed volunteers - Provided training, resources, strategic direction to volunteers, sponsors, and donors- Responsible for implementing and planning income development activities- Worked remotely in home environment - Cultivated relationships with new donors, volunteers, sponsors, community organizations, community leaders, and health care professionals- Successfully organized and motivated volunteers to fundraise over $500,000 for the organization

- Pioneered position for company based upon skills and performance- Assisted in the recreation and implementation of marketing strategies, including policies and procedures for over 900 accounts in the Central Ohio region- Established new accounts - Increased departmental profits through top-notch customer service, account follow-up, competitor knowledge, and sales- Managed large events for the Central Ohio region (such as the travel needs for the Memorial Tournament)- Received Exceptional Achievement Award in 2006 for exceeding company goals- Created and implemented training for employees regarding corporate rental goals, expectations, and department needs, changes, and policies

Doctor Of Education - Edd

Dissertation topic: Examining the Effectiveness of Co-Requisite Remediation at a Two-Year College

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Leadership Studies

All coursework towards EdD completed

Certificate, Organizational Leadership

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications & Marketing

Activities and Societies: Freshman Camp Director, University YMCA Executive Board, Student Wellness & Awareness Team (SWAT), Circle K