
Laura Knight-Lynn, EMBA, PhD
Executive Director, Center for Research Quality
Walden University
Walden University
Executive Director, Center for Research Quality
I manage the Center for Research Quality for our university.
I work remotely but I collaborate with colleagues who work in Minneapolis and Baltimore offices and who work remotely as well. My day includes meetings related to strategy and operational initiatives in support of doctoral student research and progress and supporting faculty research and scholarship. I have meetings with the staff members I supervise and I collaborate closely with staff from colleges to ensure effective initiatives.
Here's the first step for professionals
Someone looking to shift to a role like mine would likely have the academic / education background but would need to strengthen either business understanding or adult development / psychology. I would recommend that a person reflect / assess themselves and work to strengthen the area needed. I would also recommend that they talk to educational executives.
"You will be successful with a bachelors degree in psychology."