About Me

Professional Background

Strategic leader with deep expertise in education technologies, AI-driven educational innovation, online learning, emerging technologies, and instructional design. Collaborative, strategic, relationship-focused, mission-driven, and cross-functional leadership. Experienced in guiding stakeholders through complex digital initiatives.

Known for a forward-thinking, service-oriented, and solutions-driven work style grounded in empathy, clear communication, and a commitment to elevating learning environments.

Education

Ph.D. in Global Education Leadership

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Expected June 2026

Dissertation: "Dissonance in expressed student preferences versus enrollment behaviors of in person and online class modalities."

M.A. in Modern Drama and Performance Studies

University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

2004

B.A. in Theater/Speech Education

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

2002

State of Minnesota Teaching Licensure: 7-12 Secondary Education

Experience Highlights

Director of Technology and Online Learning

DePaul University

2010 - 2025

Leading strategic initiatives in educational technology, faculty development, and online learning innovation across the university.

Congressional Higher Education Advisory Committee

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood

2019 - 2022

Inaugural member providing feedback on policies and issues in Higher Education impacting Illinois and the nation, including expert guidance on online learning during the pandemic.

Adjunct Instructor

DePaul University

2012 - Present

Teaching courses in educational technology and instructional design, mentoring the next generation of educators.

Professional Experience

Director of Technology and Online Learning

DePaul University, College of Communication, Chicago, IL

2010 - 2025

  • Provided leadership to overall strategic, tactical, and operational direction for all technology and online learning
  • Managed team consisting of instructional designers, video editors, and audiovisual staff
  • Launched a fully online masters degree and accelerated program delivery by 100%
  • Created an online learning program that achieved university-wide replication, serving as the benchmark for other colleges
  • Led the identification, evaluation, and deployment of emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and learning outcomes
  • Led online-learning training for journalism faculty in Tbilisi, Georgia as part of a U.S. Department of State grant

Congressional Higher Education Advisory Committee

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, West Chicago, IL

2019 - 2022

  • Inaugural member providing feedback regarding policies and issues in Higher Education impacting Illinois and the nation
  • Advised Congresswoman on topics that emerged from the House Committee on Education and Labor
  • Invited expert to guide constituents through online learning during the pandemic

Adjunct Instructor

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

2012 - Present

  • Teach online courses, including Business and Professional Communication and Introduction to Professional Social Media
  • Co-teach freshman course in the Chicago Quarter Program

Senior Instructional Technology Consultant

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

2007 - 2010

  • Provided instructional design support for courses and online programs offered by the College of Commerce and College of Communication
  • Designed and developed online and hybrid courses
  • Created courses with Subject Matter Experts to create a fully online CPA Review program

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