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Don Fraser Jr.
Don Fraser Jr.
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Don Fraser Jr.

Education Design Lab

Austin, TX USA

"The path to prosperity is not linear."

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Don's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Senior Vice President of Design and Innovation

I drive innovation and emerging programs for scalable education and workforce solutions.

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Day In The Life Of A Senior Vice President of Design and Innovation

My Day to Day

My role is split between design and innovation, focusing on making education both human-centered and equitable. We involve students directly in creating solutions. A significant part of my day involves exploring emerging disruptions like artificial intelligence, emphasizing a human touch in a tech-driven world. Currently, I'm deeply involved in "Humans of A.I.," a project where we engage the community to share their views on AI's impact on their lives.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Psychology

    Boston College

  • Graduate Degree

    School Psychology

    University of Massachusetts Boston

Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    I’ve always known that I wanted to work in education.

  • 2.

    I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology, followed by a master’s degree in school psychology.

  • 3.

    I started my career as a high school guidance counselor.

  • 4.

    Landing my first job in education policy opened my eyes to the systemic changes needed in urban schools.

  • 5.

    I've since built my career working on innovative programs in order to foster student success and increase economic mobility.

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    Now, I’m currently focused on design and innovation at Education Design Lab, a national nonprofit that designs and builds solutions centered around the future of work and learning.