In this episode, NYU Steinhardt EDLI alumni, Drs. Trish Beck and Michael Miller, talk about professional renewal and reinvention, "It begins with your connection to purpose. Your connection to your personal and professional purpose. And oftentimes there is significant overlap."Trish Beck, EdD, MS, RN, NE-BC, FACHE
Dr. Trish Beck is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Education Leadership and Policy Studies in the Department of Administration, Leadership, and Technology at NYU and the Program Director for the Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation. Trish obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mount Saint Mary College, her Master of Science in Leadership and Health Care Management from Northeastern University, and her Doctor of Education, Leadership, and Innovation from New York University. Additionally, she is a Board-Certified Nurse Executive, a Board-Certified Healthcare Executive, and a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Dr. Beck’s research centers on leadership theory and development. She has extensive leadership experience within the non-profit and private sectors and has had numerous leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, and Assistant Vice President. With empathy and empowerment, she has been successful in engaging and motivating teams and subsequently driving innovation and improvement. As a steadfast servant leader, Trish has a strong belief in the power of relationships. A large component of each of her roles has been serving as a mentor and coach to the members of her teams, committed to sharing the knowledge and skills she has been fortunate to have earned throughout her career. Michael J. Miller, Ed.D, M.P.A., B.F.A.Dr. Michael J. Miller is Associate Dean at the Spitzer School of Architecture at the City College of New York - New York City’s flagship public school of architecture, and one of the most diverse architecture schools in the country. He is an experienced administrator and leader with over 20 years of experience in the arts and higher education at both public and private institutions. His work centers around organizational change, thought leadership, and holistically serving faculty, staff, and student needs, through a focus on mission-driven strategies, support, and alignment of systems. He is deeply committed to the delivery and expansion of student services that promote academic, physical, and mental wellness.Dr. Miller’s portfolio includes accreditation and assessment, student success,advisement, study abroad, and professional development for his students. He currently chairs the Spitzer JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee. At the college level, serves on the CCNY Commencement, Valedictorian, Sustainability, and Student Success committees. He also chairs the CCNY Staff Council Formation committee, whose work is in alignment with his doctoral studies and research.Resources:Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future (2013) by Dorrie Clark
More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say) (2019) by Elaine WelterothThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Revised and Updated: 30th Anniversary Edition (2020) by Stephen R. Covey