Andrea Aris, MBA
About Andrea Aris, MBA
Andrea Aris is a Managing Director at Academic Partnerships in Toronto, Ontario, with a strong background in strategic planning and change management. She has extensive experience in leadership roles across various educational organizations and holds an MBA along with multiple certifications in digital marketing and e-learning.
Work at Academic Partnerships
Andrea Aris has been serving as the Managing Director at Academic Partnerships since 2021. In this role, she focuses on strategic planning and change management, leveraging her leadership skills to drive organizational success. Her tenure at Academic Partnerships follows her previous position as Vice President of Partnerships, where she worked from 2018 to 2021. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she continues to contribute to the organization with her extensive experience in educational partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Aris holds an MBA from Athabasca University, which she completed from 2004 to 2007. She has also pursued various certifications to enhance her expertise, including a Certificate in Digital Marketing from Udemy in 2015, a Certificate in e-Learning from the University of Calgary from 2012 to 2013, and a Certificate in Adult/Staff Training from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology from 2014 to 2016. Her educational background supports her strong focus on strategic planning and change management.
Background
Andrea Aris has a diverse professional background in the education sector. She began her career at Pearson, where she worked for 16 years in various roles, including Managing Director of Academic Partnerships and Vice President of Sales - Professional. She also held the position of VP of Online Program Management at LCI Education for a brief period in 2021. Additionally, she served as an Instructor at Ryerson University from 2012 to 2015, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Andrea Aris has demonstrated significant expertise in customer account management and negotiation. These skills have been instrumental in her ability to lead high-performance teams effectively. Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident in her strategic and bottom-line oriented approach to leadership, which has contributed to her success in various roles within the education sector.