Meredith Aronson

Meredith Aronson IT Business Architect at University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona Area Connect Connect with Meredith Aronson More actions University of Arizona University of Arizona University of Arizona See contact info See contact info See connections (500+) 500+ connections Design of socio-technical systems, working across institutions and technologies. I have particular passion around environments and strategies that build the relationship between people, innovation and place. Experience University of Arizona Company NameUniversity of Arizona Total Duration2 yrs 5 mos TitleIT Business Architect Dates EmployedAug 2018 – Present Employment Duration5 mos LocationTucson, Arizona Area Lead end-user engagement, change management, and assessment of end-user adoption and impact for student and academic technologies strategic initiatives at the University of Arizona. Through a user-centered design process, I partner with project and product teams to ensure delivery of solutions that are highly aligned to end-user and institutional needs and supports institutional adoption through change management efforts and ongoing assessment methodologies. TitleManager of Integrated Advising Analytics Dates EmployedAug 2016 – Present Employment Duration2 yrs 5 mos LocationTucson, Arizona Area Provide analytic and technology-based support to the university advising community to increase abilities of academic advisors in their work with university students. Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop, deliver, and understand impact of new advising and student tools. New Jersey Innovation Institute @ NJIT Technical Program Lead, NJ MarketShift Company NameNew Jersey Innovation Institute @ NJIT Dates EmployedJul 2014 – Aug 2016 Employment Duration2 yrs 2 mos LocationGreater New York City Area Strategic and technical leadership for NJ MarketShift, a DoD-sponsored program at NJIT supporting diversification and growth of New Jersey's Aerospace and Defense sector. SpireWirk President Company NameSpireWirk Dates EmployedFeb 2014 – Aug 2016 Employment Duration2 yrs 7 mos LocationTucson SpireWirk delivers strategic attention and action in regions, focusing on manufacturing, technology, and the future industrial base. We work across organizations to support and grow local capacity in areas including talent and economic activity. NJIT Director, ManufactureNJ: Advanced Manufacturing Talent Network Company NameNJIT Dates EmployedAug 2011 – Jun 2013 Employment Duration1 yr 11 mos LocationNewark, NJ ManufactureNJ leads a state-wide cross-sector strategy for advanced manufacturing workforce. This role is responsible for building and aligning a strategic network between sector companies, schools, community colleges, and public workforce. Areas of focus include stackable credentials, apprenticeships, skills training, as well as new pro... See more Penn State University Director, Regional Engagement; Associate Director, Office of Public Partnerships and Engagement Company NamePenn State University Dates EmployedSep 2009 – Aug 2011 Employment Duration2 yrs The Office of Public Partnerships and Engagement engages public sector, private sector, and higher education in developing strategic and tactical programs for regional development. The goal is to fully leverage university assets in powerfully driving growth through innovation. Show 5 more experiences Education University of Arizona University of Arizona Degree NamePhD Field Of StudyMaterials Science Dates attended or expected graduation 1987 – 1993 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Field Of StudyMaterials Science Dates attended or expected graduation 1986 – 1987 Cornell University Cornell University Field Of StudyMaterials Science Dates attended or expected graduation 1985 – 1986 Penn State University Penn State University Degree NameBS with Honors Field Of StudyEngineering Science Dates attended or expected graduation 1981 – 1985 Activities and Societies: Women's Volleyball Team Honors Student Show fewer education Volunteer Experience Tucson Industrial Development Authority Board Member Company NameTucson Industrial Development Authority Dates volunteeredJun 2017 – Present Volunteer duration1 yr 7 mos Cause Economic Empowerment As a financing authority, the Tucson Industrial Development Authority works to support economic and community development in Tucson. Town of Patagonia Councilperson and Interim Mayor Company NameTown of Patagonia Dates volunteeredMar 2006 – Aug 2009 Volunteer duration3 yrs 6 mos Cause Politics Town of Patagonia Councilperson Company NameTown of Patagonia Dates volunteeredMar 2000 – Aug 2003 Volunteer duration3 yrs 6 mos Cause Politics Santa Cruz County Workforce Investment Board Board Member Company NameSanta Cruz County Workforce Investment Board Dates volunteered1995 – 1997 Volunteer duration2 yrs Cause Economic Empowerment