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Turning a Big Idea into Reality

Tonya will talk about innovation, establishing a Vision, Developing Strategies, Decision-Making, Negotiation tactics and share her entrepreneurial journey to help you turn your Big Idea into Reality.

Tonya Witherspoon, Associate Vice President, Industry Engagement and Applied Learning at Wichita State University.
Tonya is  a dynamic leader with 20+ years in STEM education, innovation, and entrepreneurship, committed to driving growth through strategic relationship building and problem solving. Skilled in collaboration and negotiation, Witherspoon empowers individuals and teams while fostering organizational innovation and digital transformation. Her focus is on cultivating talent and creating a technically skilled workforce pipeline to drive technology based economic development. Tonya is a recognized thought leader and visionary in technology infused instructional methods; lifelong learner, published author and keynote speaker.