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Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang Education Disruptor

Brand Affiliate at Semrush

Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang is an Education Disruptor with a diverse range of work experience. Dr. Ai is the founder of Classroom Without Walls, where they developed the "Future Proof Your Career: Life Accelerator Program for Young Adults," providing students with essential skills not taught in traditional schools. Dr. Ai also works as a Digital Learning & Storytelling Consultant, helping educators incorporate social media and creative technologies into the classroom.

Dr. Addyson-Zhang is a renowned Keynote Speaker, delivering talks on personal branding, live streaming, the future of education, and using social media in the classroom. Dr. Ai has spoken at various industry and academic conferences globally. Additionally, they host two weekly live streaming shows: "Future Proof Your Business" and "Future Proof Your Education," where they discuss and disrupts education norms.

Dr. Ai has been recognized as a LinkedIn Creator Accelerator and selected for LinkedIn's Creator Program, focusing on innovation and technology. Dr. Addyson-Zhang also serves on the Assessment Advisory Board at Agorapulse and as a Speaker at TEDxRutgersCamden.

In their role as a Brand Affiliate at Semrush and a Webinar Host & Speaker, they utilize powerful tools to improve content creation and hosts webinars on topics such as digital marketing. Additionally, they are an Adobe Insider and an Adobe Education Leader, incorporating social media and Adobe tools into their teaching practices.

Dr. Addyson-Zhang is an Instructor at HubSpot Academy, contributing to courses on social media and Twitter strategy. Dr. Ai is also a Brand Ambassador for StreamYard, a livestreaming show host, utilizing live interviews with industry professionals to enrich students' learning experiences. Furthermore, they are a Brain-Centric Instructional Designer, certified in Brain-centric Design, and a Contributor to Thrive Global.

Overall, Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang has extensive experience as an Education Disruptor, combining their expertise in education, technology, and social media to reshape traditional learning and empower students and educators alike.

Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang, an education disruptor, has an impressive education history that spans multiple prestigious institutions and fields of study. Dr. Ai completed their Bachelor's degree in Communication from China Agricultural University in 2003 and also earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Colorado Denver in the same year.

Continuing their academic journey, Dr. Addyson-Zhang pursued their Master's degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric, which they received from Syracuse University in 2005. Additionally, they completed a Master's Degree in Rhetorical Studies from the same university during the same period.

Dr. Addyson-Zhang's passion for academia led their to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Public Relations at the University of Maryland from 2005 to 2009. Dr. Ai followed the same field of study and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from the same institution.

Rounding out their educational background, Dr. Addyson-Zhang has obtained various certifications to enhance their professional skills. These include being an Adobe Education Summit Speaker, completing Cold Calling Mastery from LinkedIn, Connecting with Your Audience Using Video from LinkedIn, Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls from LinkedIn, and Learning Zoom from LinkedIn, among others.

Overall, Dr. Addyson-Zhang's educational journey showcases their commitment to learning and expertise in the fields of communication, public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Additionally, their desire to continuously develop herself is evident through their diverse range of certifications.

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Timeline

  • Brand Affiliate

    December, 2020 - present

  • Semrush Webinar Host Speaker

    April, 2019