Aiyana «Yani» Newton Donzier
About Aiyana «Yani» Newton Donzier
Aiyana 'Yani' Newton Donzier serves as the EMEA Head of Business Architecture at Adobe, where she focuses on digital experience and transformation. With a strong background in business, technology, and psychology, she advocates for diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in the workplace.
Current Role at Adobe
Aiyana Newton Donzier currently serves as the EMEA Head of Business Architecture for Digital Experience at Adobe, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on driving digital transformation initiatives across the EMEA region. Her responsibilities include overseeing business architecture strategies that align with Adobe's goals in digital experience management.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Prior to her current role, Aiyana held multiple positions at Adobe, including EMEA Client Partner Practice Lead for Digital Experience from 2018 to 2021 and Senior Digital Transformation Leader from 2016 to 2018. In these roles, she contributed to enhancing client partnerships and leading digital transformation efforts, leveraging her expertise in business and technology.
Education and Expertise
Aiyana studied at Harvard University, where she pursued a Master of Liberal Arts with a focus on Journalism, Digital Storytelling, and Marketing Management. She also holds a Certificate in Entrepreneurship Essentials from Harvard Business School Online. Additionally, she completed her undergraduate studies at Duke University in Cultural Anthropology, Psychology, and Markets & Management.
Background in Education and Advocacy
Aiyana has a background in education, having worked as a Special Educator for Students with Significant Disabilities at Teach For America from 2008 to 2010. She is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively championing these causes. Aiyana emphasizes the importance of representation and cultural diversity in the workplace.
Professional Development and Coaching
Aiyana completed her training at the Co-Active Training Institute, earning a Co-Active Coach certification in 2021. She specializes in instructional design and learning enablement, focusing on fostering growth and development in individuals. Her leadership approach is people-first, emphasizing empathy and efficiency.