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Insights from the Experts: NYU EdD Faculty Perspectives

August 19, 2024

The minds behind the EdD program constitute one of the defining features of the NYU Steinhardt online education leadership doctorate. The design and evolution of the online EdD mirrors the breadth and depth of experience that the founding faculty and today’s program leadership contribute to the program. 

Acting as instructional designers, mentors, supporters, challengers, and advocates, the online EdD faculty work in close partnership with students to solve organizational challenges and create sustainable, scalable change. The thought leadership faculty bring to the classroom empowers cohorts of professionals to achieve these goals. 

We invite you to become familiar with our faculty and their perspectives on leadership, education, and the importance of a program grounded in innovation and applied learning. 

Why Today’s Graduate Programs Need to Marry Work and Learning

Founding faculty member Dr. Lisette Nieves frames how and why education should be applied in real-world contexts to create meaningful impact, blending learning with professional practice.

What Makes a Leader in the Evolving Organizational Landscape 

Dr. Noel S. Anderson explores how effective educational leaders, found across industries, can be characterized by their ability to drive change and foster innovation.

Reaching Out: How Collaboration Across Sectors Creates Change

How can breaking down silos lead to innovative solutions and transformative change? Dr. Noel S. Anderson addresses how fostering collaboration across industries allows us to address complex challenges.

Examining the Power of Personal Narratives

Dr. Lisette Nieves defines autoethnography, highlights the significance of self-awareness, and reflects on how the NYU online EdD cultivates mindful leadership skills.

Our faculty’s dedication to fostering leadership through shared perspectives and applied learning lies at the heart of the NYU Steinhardt online EdD program. If you’re ready to advance as an educational leader in your industry, partner with NYU Steinhardt to join a community of thought leaders motivated to create meaningful change within organizations. 

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