Top 5 Gallup CliftonStrengths: Strategic | Individualization | Futuristic | Learner | Includer
Experienced cross-functional leader with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Passionate about initiatives that serve greater social impact and uplift all learners. Skilled in organizational change management, strategic partnerships, customer service, strategy, people and project management, and staff development.
As an Assistant Director of Instructional Design at EdPlus, Margaret leads university-wide programs and initiatives designed to expand ASU's mission to foster access, equity, and inclusivity in higher education. Maggie currently works with academic units, global education partners, and ASU faculty across the US, China, and Taiwan, and leads a team of instructional designers to build ASU Zai Xian, the first of its kind graduate degree programs delivered in Mandarin to remove language barriers for education access. Prior to leading ASU Zai Xian, Maggie led a series of ASU partnerships with the Mayo Clinic, Whole Foods, and UN parliamentarians and global changemakers.
As a first-generation student and education leader, Maggie promotes inclusive pedagogical practices that improve access and success for all students. Margaret is currently completing her Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University and holds two Master of Arts in Education degrees from the University of Phoenix.
Margaret's work on the United Nations SDG 5 Training for Parliamentarians and Global Changemakers has been featured globally to over 8,000 world leaders across 193 countries, contributing to ASU's No. 1 ranking in the U.S. and top 5 in the world for global impact by Times Higher Education.
Core Competencies:
Strategic Planning, Leadership and Staff Development, Operations Management, Change Management, Educational Leadership, Program Development and Management, Entrepreneurial Development, Higher Education, Online Learning, Blended Learning, Student Success, Fiscal Oversight, Digital Learning Initiatives, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Global Education, Workforce Development, Continuing Education and Upskilling, Partnership Development, Faculty Development, Business Case Preparation, Strategic Vision, Strategy Implementation, Vendor Selection, Vendor Management, Educational Technology, Business Process Improvement, Diversity Training, Implicit Bias Training, Mentoring, Technical Certifications and Bootcamps, Legal/Regulatory Compliance, Shared Governance