Instructors
Dr. Katrina Rodriguez leads the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Northern Colorado which includes overseeing efforts related to climate, inclusion, equity, and community building initiatives. In her role as vice president, Katrina partners with students, staff, and faculty to identify and implement strategic initiatives to build and support a healthy and inclusive […]
As associate dean, Robert is responsible for the overall strategic planning and execution of all international activities on behalf of the Purdue Polytechnic. He currently provides leadership for more than a dozen global collaborative partnerships across four continents which involve study abroad, student/faculty exchanges, and dual degree program offerings. He helped Purdue reach its current […]
Don has over 40 years of experience as a thought leader and expert practitioner in leading and navigating change, crafting and executing strategy, and improving performance and productivity. Following an administrative career at the University of Michigan, University of Texas and University of Houston, he founded Strategic Initiatives, Inc. and has counseled over 100 institutions […]
Rob has worked in the fields of planning, strategy, research, and organizational change and development for over twenty-five years. Rob is an expert facilitator of human process from dyads, to small groups, to large scale retreats and has notable experience with leadership groups, boards, planning bodies, and with strategic and creative solutions. Rob has served […]
Lisa holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Administration – Higher Education from the University of Minnesota, and a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor’s in Mass Communications from St. Cloud State University. Her dissertation topic was Implementing Data Analytics as an Organizational Innovation in Colleges and Universities. She completed the Harvard Graduate School of […]
Dr. Linda Baer served over thirty years in numerous executive level positions at Civitas Learning, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Minnesota State College and University System, Bemidji State University, and Minnesota State University Mankato. Currently, she is a senior level consultant in higher education. Her focus is to inspire leaders to innovate, integrate […]
Dr. Baldasare is an experienced researcher, analyst, and consultant with a demonstrated history of success in data strategy and change management, helping organizations of all kinds effectively use data to inform strategy and achieve measurable outcomes. Angela’s work as a strategic consultant at Civitas Learning is informed most recently by her 8 years at the […]
Sarah is a certified coach and an experienced leader in higher education and charitable-sector fundraising and engagement strategy, holding a master’s in public administration focused on Government-University relations. In addition to over 20 years of experience developing and implementing alumni relations strategies, Sarah has focused on senior-level volunteer engagement, Board engagement and management, fundraising policies […]
Laura H. Denbow has over twenty-five years of higher education experience in the fields of career services and alumni relations. For the past eight years, she has served as senior director of the Office of Volunteer Programs, Alumni Affairs and Development, at Cornell University. In her role, Laura oversees the creation, development, and implementation of […]
Shannon Jaeger currently serves as the Learning Design and Development Specialist in Lehigh’s Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) department. After having spent a decade as a frontline engagement and philanthropy officer, she is turning her passion for the work inward to better support DAR team members. In her role, she brings into focus: onboarding and […]
