Diana Ascher, PhD, MBA
Head of Research & Senior Advisor on Data Ethics & Responsible AI at EDM Council- Claim this Profile
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Sarah T. Roberts, Ph.D.
Dr. Diana Ascher is a data scientist, an MBA, a digital information specialist, a scholar of social networks and data visualization, a seasoned manager, and a leader of two innovative firms, Stratelligence and IEEI. It has been my pleasure to work with Dr. Ascher over the past years and to benefit from her incredible business acumen, keen insights, extraordinary work ethic and her innovative approach to problem-solving in our domain. I cannot recommend her highly enough as a researcher, a businesswoman, an organizational leader and as a visionary - in addition to being a compassionate colleague whom I can always count on.
LinkedIn User
Dr. Ascher is a person with a strong ownership and driving for results as demonstrated along her remarkable career. She sees and can address everything from the big picture to the details. Diana is highly creative, energetic, solutions oriented and highly motivated with great communication skills. She is an invaluable asset to any organization that she would chose to work with.
Brian Bird
Diana is an creative collaborator who bridges the gap between concept, content and design. As a writer, she is able to integrate complex content into compelling messages. She works well with others and is a strong team player.
Sarah T. Roberts, Ph.D.
Dr. Diana Ascher is a data scientist, an MBA, a digital information specialist, a scholar of social networks and data visualization, a seasoned manager, and a leader of two innovative firms, Stratelligence and IEEI. It has been my pleasure to work with Dr. Ascher over the past years and to benefit from her incredible business acumen, keen insights, extraordinary work ethic and her innovative approach to problem-solving in our domain. I cannot recommend her highly enough as a researcher, a businesswoman, an organizational leader and as a visionary - in addition to being a compassionate colleague whom I can always count on.
LinkedIn User
Dr. Ascher is a person with a strong ownership and driving for results as demonstrated along her remarkable career. She sees and can address everything from the big picture to the details. Diana is highly creative, energetic, solutions oriented and highly motivated with great communication skills. She is an invaluable asset to any organization that she would chose to work with.
Brian Bird
Diana is an creative collaborator who bridges the gap between concept, content and design. As a writer, she is able to integrate complex content into compelling messages. She works well with others and is a strong team player.
Sarah T. Roberts, Ph.D.
Dr. Diana Ascher is a data scientist, an MBA, a digital information specialist, a scholar of social networks and data visualization, a seasoned manager, and a leader of two innovative firms, Stratelligence and IEEI. It has been my pleasure to work with Dr. Ascher over the past years and to benefit from her incredible business acumen, keen insights, extraordinary work ethic and her innovative approach to problem-solving in our domain. I cannot recommend her highly enough as a researcher, a businesswoman, an organizational leader and as a visionary - in addition to being a compassionate colleague whom I can always count on.
LinkedIn User
Dr. Ascher is a person with a strong ownership and driving for results as demonstrated along her remarkable career. She sees and can address everything from the big picture to the details. Diana is highly creative, energetic, solutions oriented and highly motivated with great communication skills. She is an invaluable asset to any organization that she would chose to work with.
Brian Bird
Diana is an creative collaborator who bridges the gap between concept, content and design. As a writer, she is able to integrate complex content into compelling messages. She works well with others and is a strong team player.
Sarah T. Roberts, Ph.D.
Dr. Diana Ascher is a data scientist, an MBA, a digital information specialist, a scholar of social networks and data visualization, a seasoned manager, and a leader of two innovative firms, Stratelligence and IEEI. It has been my pleasure to work with Dr. Ascher over the past years and to benefit from her incredible business acumen, keen insights, extraordinary work ethic and her innovative approach to problem-solving in our domain. I cannot recommend her highly enough as a researcher, a businesswoman, an organizational leader and as a visionary - in addition to being a compassionate colleague whom I can always count on.
LinkedIn User
Dr. Ascher is a person with a strong ownership and driving for results as demonstrated along her remarkable career. She sees and can address everything from the big picture to the details. Diana is highly creative, energetic, solutions oriented and highly motivated with great communication skills. She is an invaluable asset to any organization that she would chose to work with.
Brian Bird
Diana is an creative collaborator who bridges the gap between concept, content and design. As a writer, she is able to integrate complex content into compelling messages. She works well with others and is a strong team player.
Credentials
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Applied Machine Learning: Algorithms
LinkedInOct, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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EDM Council
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United States
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Research & Senior Advisor on Data Ethics & Responsible AI
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Dec 2017 - Present
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Director, IS Lab; CEO, IEEI; Alum: UCLA IS, CGU, Bloomberg, Duke/Fuqua
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Los Angeles, California
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Information Researcher, Practitioner, Consultant, and Educator
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1997 - Present
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Information Ethics & Equity Institute
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Dec 2015 - Present
The Information Ethics & Equity Institute (IEEI) advances the global workforce by providing quality learning and development programs for data and information workers. We work with leaders in industry and academia to develop best practices in information ethics and equity and create timely continuing education and training programs that minimize risk and enhance social good. Drawn from in-depth research and an international network of experts, IEEI continuing education and training programs offer action-oriented skills and strategies to leverage cutting-edge information studies research in the workplace. Show less
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UCLA
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, IS Lab / Digital Instructional Support Librarian
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Nov 2019 - Jun 2022
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UCLA School of Education and Information Studies
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, Information Studies Research Lab / Digital Instructional Support Librarian
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2022
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Stratelligence, LLC
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Chief Executive
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2020
Uniquely positioned to bridge the divide between critical information research and practice, the Stratelligence membership organization hosts a variety of research, teaching, and collaboration resources for information scholars. Our consultancy works with organizations to identify, evaluate, and address complex management challenges arising from the rapid pace of change in the digital era. Uniquely positioned to bridge the divide between critical information research and practice, the Stratelligence membership organization hosts a variety of research, teaching, and collaboration resources for information scholars. Our consultancy works with organizations to identify, evaluate, and address complex management challenges arising from the rapid pace of change in the digital era.
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Business U, Inc.
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Los Angeles, CA
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Director of Education
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
Advise management on long-term strategic direction, including oversight of Business U’s continuing education and training products, services, and systems; craft policies and implement procedures for ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, including responsibility and control, learning environment and support systems, learning event planning, learning outcomes, planning and instructional personnel, content and instructional methods, learning outcome assessment, awarding continuing education units (CEUs) and maintaining learner records, and program evaluation. Show less
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Behavioral Science & Policy Association (BSPA)
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United States
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Information
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Apr 2013 - Sep 2015
The Behavioral Science & Policy Association (BSPA) aims to promote translation of behavioral science research into concrete policy solutions that serve the public interest. A central activity of the center is the publication of a new journal, Behavioral Science & Policy (BSP). BSP comprises short articles advancing public and private policy proposals and recommendations from leading behavioral scientists. All articles are designed to be both scientifically rigorous and accessible to a general audience. Show less
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Artemis Editing
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Writing and Editing
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CEO
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Jun 2009 - Sep 2012
Artemis Editing leverages the broad experience and depth of knowledge of a network of seasoned professionals to provide writing, editing, proofreading, indexing and graphic design services to several markets. The firm also partners with companies that outsource their communications and marketing functions. Artemis Editing leverages the broad experience and depth of knowledge of a network of seasoned professionals to provide writing, editing, proofreading, indexing and graphic design services to several markets. The firm also partners with companies that outsource their communications and marketing functions.
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Industry Intelligence Inc.
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United States
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP, Content & Analysis
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Nov 2010 - 2012
Responsible for the creation and implementation of strategy and services to support corporate growth. Areas of responsibility included generation and maintenance of news, data, analysis, opinion, commentary, and multimedia content for the Industry Intelligence information system; serving as liaison between the Information Department and Sales, IT, and the CEO; designing and rolling out external marketing campaigns; creating and implementing vehicles for internal communication; establishing and developing social media outreach programs to bring the customer to us with a self-service model. This role drove solutions to provide efficient, scalable, and high-quality processes and innovative content, resulting in a best-in-class customer experience. Show less
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Capital Group
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Writer
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Jul 2006 - Jul 2009
Wrote retirement planning materials for business customer, investor, and individual retirement planning teams. Developed, wrote, and edited a variety of articles and marketing pieces on a range of investment and financial planning topics. Created a broad array of materials including brochures, thought pieces, white papers, presentations, e-mail communications, letters, investment commentaries, website content, webinars, video/audio scripts, talking points, fact sheets, and position papers. Cultivated in-depth expertise of the firm's philosophy and process, investment counselor needs, and industry trends to create effective marketing materials. Show less
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Bloomberg
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Editor, TOP News Editor, Multimedia Producer
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Sep 1997 - Jun 2002
Edited a business magazine with circulation of more than 1 million. Introduced process improvements for creation and distribution of the magazine. Responsibilities included generating story ideas, coordinating freelance writers, editing copy for content and style, consulting on magazine design and layout, maintaining relationships with clients, writing feature stories, conducting interviews and forging ongoing relationships with industry experts and business leaders, copy editing, fact checking, and coordinating magazine content distribution on the Internet among cross-functional global groups. Generated new business and launched new magazines, developing a core knowledge base in angel investing and venture capital. Show less
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Associate Producer
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2002 - 2002
Managed pre-production, production, and post-production work on feature and independent films. Assisted in the organization and interpretation of legal documents. Functioned as liaison between actors, directors, and producers while overseeing coverage and accurate portrayal of scripts for film and television. Managed pre-production, production, and post-production work on feature and independent films. Assisted in the organization and interpretation of legal documents. Functioned as liaison between actors, directors, and producers while overseeing coverage and accurate portrayal of scripts for film and television.
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Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Manager, Distance Learning
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Sep 1994 - Sep 1997
Designed and maintained websites for marketing and distance learning. Coordinated and facilitated computer business simulations. Implemented Internet technology to accommodate 70% program expansion. Supported faculty with curriculum, research, and technology development. Designed and maintained websites for marketing and distance learning. Coordinated and facilitated computer business simulations. Implemented Internet technology to accommodate 70% program expansion. Supported faculty with curriculum, research, and technology development.
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Education
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UCLA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Information Studies -
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
MBA, Ethics, Leadership, Strategy -
Duke University
BA, Public Policy Studies