Karen Lynne-Daniels Ivy, PhD

Dr. Karen Lynne-Daniels Ivy, Ph.D. is the Assistant Dean of Technology Studies within the Global College of Professional Advancement at the University of Arizona Global Campus. She is also co-founder of the media tribute company, Visionary Expressions, LLC.

Dr. Ivy is a lifelong learner, and her educational background consists of a combination of business, technical, marketing, and leadership advanced studies. This includes a Ph.D. in Organizational Management with a specialization in E-Business (Capella University), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Management/Marketing (St. Thomas University), and a B.A. in Mathematics with a Computer Science focus (Washington University in St. Louis, MO).

Her professional experience includes over 30 years of business, technical, and leadership contributions in the Aerospace, Manufacturing, Commercial Consumer and Office, Health Care, and Information Technology industries. This includes technology leadership support to Lockheed Martin Space and Aeronautics missions and Honeywell Aerospace missions. She is an accomplished senior leader in information technology services, with expertise in leadership, strategic development and oversight, service delivery, program management, and technology and innovation transformation.

Dr. Ivy is an established public speaker focusing on leadership, motivation, innovation, technology trends, and disruptive technology strategic integration. She has been the keynote presenter for many national and international business conferences, workshops, webinars, and educational events.

A native of St. Louis, MO, Dr. Ivy currently resides in Parker, Colorado. She enjoys giving back to the community and being a catalyst for change in society. Passionate about continuous learning, she enjoys leading through change, developing others to reach their potential, teaching, singing, golfing, and traveling. Her goal is to inspire others to achieve their educational and career aspirations while exploring their passions to the fullest.

Dr. Ivy is also the founder of the U.S. to Uganda Connections Program, an international initiative designed to inspire and empower youth through technology by fostering early international awareness, educational exchange, and leadership development across cultures.

Inspiring, empowering, and developing youth of the world to become international leaders—one connection at a time!

See Dr. Karen Lynne-Daniels Ivy featured on the podcast discussing the impact of ChatGPT on the education industry and presenting “Navigating the Future With Your Personal Action Plan” at the School of Business Mentor Week.