Tonya Witherspoon
Associate Vice President, Workforce Development and Industry Engagement at Wichita State University | Wichita, Kansas, United States
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Tonya Witherspoon serves as the Associate Vice President of Industry Engagement and Applied Learning at Wichita State University, where she leverages over 20 years of experience in STEM education, innovation, and entrepreneurship to drive transformative growth within the university and its surrounding community. In her current role, Tonya is at the forefront of talent and workforce development, focusing on applied learning initiatives that bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application. She is instrumental in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly through technology-based economic development strategies that align with the needs of local industries.
Tonya's expertise in cultivating and managing industry partnerships is pivotal to the success of the WSU Innovation Campus. By facilitating connections between faculty and industry leaders, she enhances collaborative research opportunities and promotes the commercialization of innovative ideas. Her commitment to public service and community engagement is evident in her efforts to develop place-based initiatives that empower local populations and stimulate economic growth.
In addition to her leadership in applied learning, Tonya is well-versed in digital transformation and operational technology, which she integrates into educational frameworks to prepare students for the evolving job market. Her skills in robotics, healthcare information technology, and digital publishing further enrich her approach to education and innovation. Through her dynamic leadership, Tonya Witherspoon is not only shaping the future of workforce development at Wichita State University but also contributing to the broader innovation ecosystem, ensuring that both students and industry partners thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.
Associate Vice President, Workforce Development and Industry Engagement at Wichita State University in March 2018 to Present
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Wichita State University Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at Wichita State University in March 2020 to April 2024
Co-Founder and Executive Director, National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation at Wichita State University in July 2014 to April 2024
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at SNT Media in January 2016 to October 2017
Strategy Officer at Wichita State University in January 2016 to June 2016
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Ennovar at WSU at Wichita State University in May 2015 to January 2016
Chief Strategy Officer, Applied Technology Acceleration Institute at Wichita State University in January 2015 to April 2015
Executive Director, Media Resources Center at Wichita State University in August 2012 to December 2014
Manager, NetApp University OEM Education at NetApp in May 2011 to August 2012
Manager, Global Education Services eLearning at LSI Corporation in June 2008 to May 2011
Online Instructor at Davidson Institute for Talent Development in July 2005 to April 2011
Co-Founder and CEO at MindScapes in February 2007 to February 2009
Technology Liaison and Teaching Consultant at National Writing Project in January 2003 to June 2008
Instructor at Wichita State University in May 2000 to June 2008
Director, Educational Technology and Virtual Services at ESSDACK: Educational Services and Staff Development Association of Central Kansas in August 2005 to July 2007
Educational Technology Specialist at Wichita State University in May 2000 to May 2005
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Creative Problem Solving
Publishing
Augmented Reality (AR)
Creative Writing
Workforce Development
Economic Development
Placemaking
Robotics
Media Production
Higher Education Accreditation
Assessment
Distance Learning
Educational Technology Integration
Product Development
Motion Graphics
Video Production
Animation
Operations Management
Marketing
Web Applications
Enterprise Storage
Web Development
Interactive Media
Computer Lab Management
Learning Management Systems
Storage Area Network (SAN)
Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
Storage Virtualization
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Digital Publishing
Web Application Development
Digital Media Services
Live Video Streaming
Streaming Media
Data Centers
Internet of Things (IoT)
Broadband Access
Supply Chain Management
Statistical Data Analysis
Global Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Desktop Application Support
Hardware Architecture
Cloud Computing
Strategic Partnerships
Healthcare Information Technology (HIT)
U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Information Technology
operational technology
Software Project Management
Software Development
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Digital Transformation
Leadership
Business Development
Strategy
Program Management
Product Marketing
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Instructional Design
User Experience
Technology Integration
Educational Technology
Social Media Marketing
Global Marketing
Start-ups
Social Media
Higher Education
E-Learning
Curriculum Design
Blended Learning
Public Speaking
Technical Writing
Teaching Adults
Editing
Blogging
Grant Writing
Digital Media
Event Planning
Adult Education
Technical Training
Learning Management
Account Management
Instructional Technology
Team Building
Teaching
Staff Development
Management
Leadership Development
Teacher Training
Classroom
Team Leadership
Organization
Training Analysis
Partner Programs
Business Efficiency
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Tonya Witherspoon works for Wichita State University
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Tonya Witherspoon is Associate Vice President, Workforce Development and Industry Engagement
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