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In this issue of Higher Education Digest, we shine a light on leaders who don’t just manage institutions—they transform them. As you turn the pages of this issue, you’ll meet other trailblazers redefining what it means to lead in academia. Their stories are full of insight and inspiration, offering fresh perspectives on how to tackle the challenges of our time.

Dr. Lisa M. Coleman, President, Adler University

Dr. Lisa's career is marked by a commitment to collaboration, multi-sector partnerships, and systemic equity, having consistently driven initiatives at the intersection of innovation, diversity, and social impact.

Tonya B. Amankwatia, Assistant Vice Provost for Distance Education and Extended Learning at North Carolina A&T State University

Tonya B. Amankwatia, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Provost for Distance Education and Extended Learning at North Carolina A&T State University, relishes inspiring teaching and learning excellence.

Dr. Jennifer deCoste, President of ACT Executive Coaching

With a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction / Gender Studies from Penn State University, Jennifer has excelled in roles including Senior Vice President at RW Jones Agency and Vice President for Leadership Strategies at Credo Higher Education Consulting.

Dr. Morris Thomas, Assistant Provost & Associate Professor, School of Education at Howard University

Dr. Morris Thomas serves as Assistant Provost for Digital and Online Learning and Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Howard University.

Dr Arletha McSwain, Vice Provost Access & Enrollment Management, Central State University

Dr. Arletha McSwain, a distinguished leader in online education, earned her PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia, her Masters in Education, and her Bachelors in Education from Lincoln University-Missouri.

Christopher M. Mullin, Strategy Director for Data and Measurement, Lumina Foundation

Christopher Mullin, Ph.D., is strategy director of data and measurement for Lumina Foundation.