Dr. Amanda Lynne Smith is a higher education executive with more than 25 years of experience leading academic innovation, workforce development, and organizational transformation across universities, career colleges, online education, and private postsecondary institutions.
Before joining StrataTech, Amanda held senior executive roles across higher education and education technology, including Chief Academic Officer for Higher Ed International, Chief Online Learning Officer for Lindenwood University, Chief Academic and Product Officer for Risepoint, and Vice Provost of Ultimate Medical Academy. Across these roles, she led academic strategy, program and product development, online learning, and large-scale transformation designed to better connect education with student and workforce needs.
With a career spanning diverse institutions, sectors, and regulatory environments, Amanda is passionate about creating market-responsive education that brings together academic excellence, employer demand, and student success. Her work focuses on developing scalable learning solutions and industry partnerships that expand opportunity and prepare learners for the evolving needs of the workforce.