Nurturing Research Excellence and Innovation
Rachel Msetfi is Vice President for Research and Innovation at Maynooth University, Ireland. A psychologist by training, she has held academic and leadership roles across the UK and Ireland. Her work focuses on building inclusive research environments, supporting academic...
Driving Innovation in Business Education and Preparing Future Leaders for a Globalized World
Michael L. Koenig is Associate Dean for Innovation Initiatives and Executive Director of Executive Education at Rice Business since 2017. In his dual role, he bridges technology and business education, driving innovation internally and externally. As Associate Dean, he...
Innovating for Impact in AgeTech and Dementia Care
Dr. Winnie Sun completed her PhD in Nursing and collaborative graduate program in Health Services and Policy Research at the University of Toronto, Canada. She is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Ontario Tech University,...
Internationalization of Higher Education: And Now What?
Mirko Varano is a distinguished advisor and consultant in the field of internationalization of higher education, with a career spanning over three decades dedicated to the development of strategies and implementation of internationalization. Since August 2024, Mirko has been...
Leadership Through Growth: Embracing Change and Inspiring Others Along the Way
Tessa Douglas has spent her entire career working in higher education and was recently recognized as a Top 50 Woman Leader in Utah. Her diverse leadership experiences include establishing and building her institution’s study abroad program, developing effective multi-institutional...
The Role of Creative Consultants in Higher Education Reform
Tim Herd, PhD candidate and Wasserman Fellow in the Higher Education & Organizational Change (HEOC) Program at UCLA. Tim Herd is currently a fourth-year PhD candidate and Wasserman Fellow in the Higher Education & Organizational Change (HEOC) program at...
Leading a University Through the Acquisition Process: Navigating Complexity with Poise and Purpose
An executive with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, program development, and accreditation, Steve Healey’s philosophy is to lead institutional transformation through serving others. With a background in strategic planning and organizational development, he has successfully led numerous high-stakes...