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Leadership & Impact: Driving Digital Transformation in Higher Education

Transforming Higher Education Through Inclusive Digital Leadership

Digital transformation succeeds when it’s built on empathy, collaboration, and clarity of purpose.

With over a decade of experience in digital learning and instructional design, I lead cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful, scalable change in higher education. From LMS transitions to faculty development innovation, my work is grounded in strategy, inclusion, and impact.

Transforming Learning at Scale

ROLE: Associate Director – UMass Amherst

Impact:

  • Led the campus-wide transition to the Canvas LMS, enhancing usability and access for over 30,000 students.
  • Launched the AccessibleU initiative to support ADA compliance, reaching cross-departmental adoption.
  • Began revamping the IDEAS website and introduced faculty development seminars that improved participation in teaching innovation.
  • Assisted in the design and facilitation of the Course Design Institute, streamlining instructional consultation processes.

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Building Strategic Partnerships & Agile Teams

ROLE: Team Lead – Instructional Design and Faculty Support

Impact:

  • Managed a team of instructional designers, fostering mentorship, professional development, and a shared vision.
  • Co-developed and implemented the Instructional Innovation Fellowship, enhancing digital fluency across faculties.
  • Championed agile methodologies for project planning and stakeholder engagement.

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Leadership Philosophy

I lead with empathy and strategy—balancing innovation with operational clarity. My work aligns people, process, and purpose to ensure lasting impact. Collaboration and inclusion are central to how I build trust and deliver digital change.

Great leadership enables meaningful change through trust, vision, and thoughtful design.

Let’s Talk Strategy

Explore more about my leadership journey or connect to discuss digital transformation in education.

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