Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy.
Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chancellor
Pennsylvania State University
07.2015 - Current
Visionary Leader: A seasoned strategic leader with a successful history of driving growth and innovation in both small to mid-sized organizations and large, complex public systems.
Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to identify challenges and opportunities, crafting strategic responses that effectively address the evolving landscape of higher education.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Dedicated to leveraging data-informed strategies that bolster recruitment, enhance retention, promote inclusive excellence, and ensure institutional vitality.
Inspirational Leadership: A collaborative leader skilled at motivating faculty, staff, and alumni to elevate brand distinction and foster a strong organizational identity.
Adaptive Leadership Style: A leadership approach characterized by creativity, resilience, humility, and the confidence to guide teams through uncertainty and change.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Drexel University
08.2011 - 07.2015
Enhanced Program Quality: Developed and implemented innovative initiatives that improved service quality and operational efficiency within the organization.
Oversaw Client Advisory Services: Ensured stakeholders received accurate information regarding program offerings and opportunities, enhancing their engagement and satisfaction.
Championed Diversity and Inclusion: Led initiatives that fostered an inclusive corporate culture, promoting diversity within teams and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Advocated for Resource Needs: Represented departmental interests at executive meetings, successfully securing essential resources and support to drive strategic initiatives.
Provided Strategic Leadership: Offered guidance and direction for both operational and strategic initiatives, aligning organizational objectives with market demands.
Facilitated Collaborative Partnerships: Established and managed partnerships that enhanced visibility and responsiveness to market challenges, securing funding and resources to support innovation.
American Council on Education Fellow
George Washington University
08.2009 - 07.2010
Strategic Implementation: Led the execution of a comprehensive strategic plan, enhancing institutional effectiveness through focused initiatives in operational budgeting and faculty governance.
Committee Leadership: Played a pivotal role on key university-wide committees, driving assessment management and distance learning initiatives that improved educational quality and faculty equity.
Protocol Development: Designed and implemented assessment protocols for international programs, ensuring alignment with best practices and enhancing the educational experience for students participating in study abroad courses.
Diversity Advocacy: Conducted a thorough review of diversity initiatives across university operations, contributing to a proactive approach that strengthened the academic mission and fostered an inclusive campus environment.