Driving Future-Oriented Education Through Strategic Foresight and Innovation

  • My core expertise lies in pioneering strategic innovation and cultivating future-oriented capabilities within complex organizations. I lead multidisciplinary teams to foster forward-thinking and build capacity for anticipating future trends. My approach emphasizes proactivity, ensuring organizations are not just responsive, but anticipatory in their strategic planning.

  • I support the integration of advanced technologies and foster collaborative innovation and business ecosystems. I spearheaded the creation and leadership of Purdue Global's AI Task Force, focusing on critical components such as developing futures literacy courses, establishing ethical guidelines for AI use, and providing practical AI skills training. Beyond internal initiatives, I serve as a strategic connector, bridging industry needs with academic program development and pioneering university-wide partnerships with major enterprises. My experience ensures that technological adoption is strategic, ethical, and drives tangible collaborative outcomes.

  • My background showcases extensive leadership in optimizing online learning environments and driving data-informed program development. As an Executive Director, I directed the significant expansion of online portfolios, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment with learner, workforce, and industry needs. I led data-driven new program development processes, integrating market research and enrollment forecasting, and applied Design Thinking methodologies to analyze student journeys, resulting in improved retention rates. My expertise ensures online educational offerings are not only robust and scalable but also continuously enhanced through performance measurement and data analysis.

Experience

Maricel Lawrence - CV