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Grace is manager of Programs & Industry Partnerships for Academic Impressions, where she develops dynamic training programs that give clients the knowledge and skills they need to solve complex problems and excel. The ability to help companies empower their employees and impact their mission is what inspires her everyday. Grace joined Academic Impressions in 2016, after leading the development of training programs for a Saudi Arabia-based educational organization. As a university instructor and avid adventurer, Grace followed her passion for new and challenging environments holding teaching and leadership positions in universities in South Korea and Saudi Arabia. Grace holds a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Colorado and is a credentialed master trainer. She earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Colorado, as well. While the expression, “city girl with a mountain heart” may not actually exist, Grace says it describes her conflicted dichotomy perfectly.

Gwen is the Director of Program Management for our program development team. In her role, she oversees a team of program managers, and is responsible for producing and managing programs for our advancement and alumni relations domain. Prior to joining AI, Gwen worked for George Washington University, as well as in youth leadership development. She also enjoys volunteering, and has served as a volunteer coordinator for Miriam’s Kitchen, and on the Board of Directors for Break Away. Gwen holds a BS from Cornell University. In her spare time, Gwen can be found outside, enjoying good food, and traveling – throughout Colorado and abroad.

Amit co-founded Academic Impressions in 2002 to build the capacity of leaders at all levels in higher education. Under his direction, AI has grown to be the largest provider of leadership development for the higher education community and has served over 200,000 people at 3,500 institutions ranging from community colleges to R1 institutions. In addition to his responsibilities leading the organization, Amit actively facilitates leadership workshops, coaches leaders, consults with boards and cabinets, and authors various thought pieces on strategic issues facing higher-ed leaders. He is a certified strengths coach and has been published in numerous outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Huffington Post, International Educator and The Chronicle for Higher Education. He also co-hosts a new podcast focused on higher education leadership and strategy.      Articles