ASU Launches 9th Advanced Leadership Initiative Cohort
The latest cohort embarks on a transformative journey, building skills and connections to lead ASU into the future.
By: Nathan Lyon | Web & Content Assistant
As the fall academic semester comes to an end, nominated faculty and staff leaders at Arizona State University gear up for a 6-month hands-on leadership development program preparing them for long-term leadership roles.
The Advanced Leadership Initiative (ALI) is an executive leadership initiative dedicated to developing and supporting proven leaders who can sustainably advance ASU as a Public Enterprise. Fellows in the program include school directors, unit leadership and other high-potential individuals within the university. ALI, along with the ASU Leadership Academy and Launching Leaders Program, is one of three leadership development programs managed by the University Design Institute.
The ninth cohort of the program includes 18 leaders from across the university. The program will provide participants with a hands-on journey focused on leadership excellence within the living laboratory of ASU. Through three immersive and interactive workshops and professional executive coaching, participants engage directly with senior leaders, gaining unique insights into university operations and strategy. The cohort benefits from sessions with the executive administration at ASU and shadowing leaders across campus. Upon completion, the cohort will join a network of 100+ alumni. They learn from trailblazers who have led transformative initiatives and built innovative relationships with peers dedicated to advancing ASU’s mission.
Meet Cohort XI of the Advanced Leadership Initiative:
Lena Booth Deputy Dean, Thunderbird Academic Enterprise and Finance Professor, Thunderbird School of Global Management |
Quintin Boyce Associate VP of Outreach, Educational Outreach and Student Services |
Christin Burek Assistant Vice President Supply Chain, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, ASU Business and Finance |
Leah Doane Associate Dean of Graduate Initiatives, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Professor, Department of Psychology |
Kate Eaton Associate Dean and Clinical Professor, W.P. Carey School of Business |
Dawn Gilpin Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication |
Meredyth Hendricks Associate Vice President of Career and Professional Learning, Learning Enterprise |
Amalia Pallares Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence, Office of University Provost; Professor, School of Transborder Studies |
Shannon Portillo Director and Lattie and Elva Coor Presidential Chair, School of Public Affairs |
Eusebio Scornavacca Director and Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society (SFIS), College of Global Futures |
Heather Smith-Cannoy Director, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Political Science |
Forrest Solis Director and Associate Professor, School of Art, Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts |
Binil Starly Director and Professor, School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, Fulton Schools of Engineering |
Nicole Thompson Vice Dean & Professor, Teacher Preparation, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
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Nate Wade Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief Operating Officer |
Kristen Will Associate Dean and Clinical Professor, College of Health Solutions; Associate Dean, ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering
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Nicole Woodrick Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Vice President, Knowledge Enterprise |
Erin Yunt Associate Vice President, Executive Administration |
