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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2023 · 48 MIN

From Academia to Technology

from Tech in the Right Direction · host Jennifer Didier

Join Jennifer Didier as she interviews Lynn Letukas and Melissa Hortman. Listen as Lynn and Melissa share with us their journey from the world of Academia to their current place in the world of technology.  Lynn Letukas: For more than 17 years, I have dedicated my career to leveraging technology to build innovative programs, products and learning. Dynamic leader with expertise in learning and development, talent development, training delivery, scaling programs and products, and using data to drive and inform decision-making. Insights featured in: The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Atlantic, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, Business Insider Specialties: team leadership, learner success, education strategy, learning and development, user experience, data analytics, strategic planning, product management, product strategy, secondary/post-secondary education, assessment, edtech, learning management, credentialing. Reach out to Lynn Letukas on LinkedIn to find out more.     https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-letukas/   Melissa Hortman:  Melissa Hortman, EdD is an experienced higher education leader and innovator who has expertise in leading digital transformation and accelerating academic research in U.S. higher education. Dr. Hortman is passionate about empowering faculty innovation and student resiliency to make higher education more agile and stronger during disruptions now and in the future. Dr. Hortman spent over 12 years in higher education working in student success and institutional transformation at community colleges, liberal arts, and academic medical centers. She has presented over 30 sessions in the past five years at regional, national and international conferences along with being featured as a keynote speaker as well as in various podcasts and blogs. Dr. Hortman is passionate about empowering faculty innovation and student resilience to make higher education more agile and stronger during disruptions now and in the future. As a “realistic visionary”, she will push the boundaries but make sure there is a practical plan for the future. Dr. Hortman can also be reached on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahortmanedd/  

Join Jennifer Didier as she interviews Lynn Letukas and Melissa Hortman. Listen as Lynn and Melissa share with us their journey from the world of Academia to their current place in the world of technology.  Lynn Letukas: For more than 17 years, I have dedicated my career to leveraging technology to build innovative programs, products and learning. Dynamic leader with expertise in learning and development, talent development, training delivery, scaling programs and products, and using data to drive and inform decision-making. Insights featured in: The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Atlantic, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, Business InsiderSpecialties: team leadership, learner success, education strategy, learning and development, user experience, data analytics, strategic planning, product management, product strategy, secondary/post-secondary education, assessment, edtech, learning management, credentialing. Reach out to Lynn Letukas on LinkedIn to find out more.     https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-letukas/   Melissa Hortman:  Melissa Hortman, EdD is an experienced higher education leader and innovator who has expertise in leading digital transformation and accelerating academic research in U.S. higher education. Dr. Hortman is passionate about empowering faculty innovation and student resiliency to make higher education more agile and stronger during disruptions now and in the future.Dr. Hortman spent over 12 years in higher education working in student success and institutional transformation at community colleges, liberal arts, and academic medical centers. She has presented over 30 sessions in the past five years at regional, national and international conferences along with being featured as a keynote speaker as well as in various podcasts and blogs. Dr. Hortman is passionate about empowering faculty innovation and student resilience to make higher education more agile and stronger during disruptions now and in the future. As a “realistic visionary”, she will push the boundaries but make sure there is a practical plan for the future. Dr. Hortman can also be reached on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahortmanedd/

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