Linda M. Lyons

Linda M. Lyons, Ed.D. has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Linda M. currently holds the position of Director of Strategic Outreach and Diversity Initiatives at Kennesaw State University, where they oversee the recruitment, retention, and academic support services for various outreach programs. Prior to this role, they served as an Associate Professor and Director of Strategic Outreach & Diversity Initiatives at the same university, focusing on integrating intercultural competence into curriculum and co-curricular activities. Linda M. also served as the Director of the First-year Global Fellows Program, managing and coordinating a five-week education abroad learning community for first-year students. Before joining Kennesaw State University, they worked as an Interim Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Training and Professional Development at the same institution, implementing diversity initiatives and managing training programs for university employees. Linda M. Lyons also has experience as an Instructional Services Coordinator at Georgia State University, a Patient Education Media Specialist at Grady Health System Inc, and an Executive Secretary at UnitedWay of Metro Atlanta.

Linda M. Lyons, Ed.D. earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the University of Oklahoma from 1978 to 1983. Later, from 2001 to 2003, they completed a Master of Science in Human Resource Development at Georgia State University, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. Linda M.'seducation culminated in earning a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Adult Education & Organization Development from The University of Georgia from 2010 to 2013.