20 Years of Leadership Speaker Series: Leading Change in Complex Systems - Organizational Transformation in Human Resources

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the executive leadership program is hosting a free leadership speaker series throughout the spring semester.

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Time: 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual

This panel will explore strategies for driving cultural and structural change in corporate and HR environments, where leaders must navigate complexity, scale, and evolving workforce dynamics.

Panelists: Megan Shone (current Ed.D. candidate who will serve as moderator); Dr. Andrea Cain Lawson, chief operating officer at Goddard Riverside; Casey VanHarssel ’19Ed.D., assistant superintendent for human resources and school accountability at Rush Henrietta School District

The series is free and open to the public.

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Hosted by the Ed.D. in Executive Leadership Program