Voices of Innovation

Voices of Innovation
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Voices of Innovation invites big thinkers with bold ideas to talk about the influence of technology in today's society. The series is hosted by Lev Gonick, chief information officer at Arizona State University.
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The podcast focuses on various themes surrounding educational innovation and technology, with episodes highlighting significant topics such as the establishment of competency-based education models, the leadership of innovation in higher education, the convergence of technology and education, and strategies to enhance career readiness in a rapidly changing landscape. For example, discussions include the creation of New State University and the launch of the Spark Center for Innovation in Learning, emphasizing the critical role of AI in educational environments.

Voices of Innovation invites big thinkers with bold ideas to talk about the influence of technology in today’s society. The series is hosted by Lev Gonick, chief information officer at Arizona State University.
Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich, Strategic Advisor and former President for SkillsWave
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashatberr/
Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich is starting a new university: New State University.
Join Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich and Lev Gonick on Voices of Innovation as they discuss Thackaberry-Voinovich newest project launch – a new university. According to Thackaberry-Voinovich, the university is certificate-first, competency-based, and will allow students to pursue individual certificates all the way to a Masters’ degree.
Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich is a higher education leader in innovative learning models and the effective use of eLearning systems, who has supported teams and grown enrollments across a range of institutions, including as the Vice President of Student and Partner Services at Pearson, as Vice President for Online and Continuing Education at Louisiana State University, and more.
This episode was filmed at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego.

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