Lisa Stephens

Lisa Stephens, PhD, currently serves as the Assistant Dean for SEAS Online at the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, focusing on the expansion of online and hybrid programs. With a rich background in academic innovation, Lisa is also the Senior Strategist for Academic Innovation at the State University of New York, where notable projects include directing FLEXspace.org, an international initiative for developing an open access repository of learning environments. Prior roles at the University at Buffalo include Associate Director of Academic Services and Distance Learning Operations, where Lisa played key roles in IT policy, communications, and distance learning service delivery. Lisa holds a PhD in Higher Education Administration from the University at Buffalo, an MS in Television, Radio, and Film from Syracuse University, and a BFA in Communication Design from Rochester Institute of Technology. Prior to an extensive academic career, Lisa worked as a Broadcast Engineer at WLS-TV Chicago.