Thinking in Systems. Leading with Purpose.
Leah Sciabarrasi, Ph.D.
Hello there! Welcome to my site and virtual logbook. This is where I surface and synthesize knowledge, tools, and stories that allow us to advance our work and organizations. My career has centered on designing and leading strategic initiatives in education—spanning curriculum development, community engagement, accreditation, online learning, strategic planning, K12 and workforce partnerships, recruitment, and faculty development. I focus on building human-centered systems and partnerships that align people, purpose, and possibility. I’m glad you’re here!
Areas of Expertise
Education & Development
I bring over 15 years of experience in higher education, serving in both faculty and administrative roles. My work centers on designing accessible, outcomes-driven learning experiences—especially in online and hybrid environments. I’ve led faculty development initiatives, supported accreditation efforts, and built programs that prioritize both academic quality and real-world relevance.
Partnership Building & Engagement
I specialize in building cross-sector partnerships that connect education with community and workforce needs. From K12 bridge programs to employer-aligned learning pathways, I’ve helped institutions strengthen their impact through meaningful collaboration—always with a focus on expanding access and supporting lifelong learning.
Leadership & Planning
Planning is a passion of mine. I’ve led strategic planning efforts at the institutional and departmental level, supported high schools in carrying out accreditation action plans, and developed goal-aligned processes that move ideas into action. My leadership style is rooted in clarity, collaboration, and systems thinking.
Strategic Foresight & Innovation
I use labor market data, trend analysis, and emerging technologies to help organizations stay ahead of the curve. My work involves translating insights into actionable strategies—whether that means designing new programs, mapping skills to careers, or rethinking how institutions prepare learners for what’s next.
Leah’s Log
2023 Leadership Trends
I had the pleasure of chairing the followership stream and presenting at the International Leadership Association Global...
2023 Key Themes in Business Education
I recently attended the IACBE (International Accreditation Council on Business Education) annual conference. A few business...
Turnover and Organizational Set Backs
In Atomic Habits, James Clear shares stories about people who’s intuitive sense led to saving lives and predicting...
Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce
Last week, I had the privilege of serving on a leadership panel about managing teams at the virtual 4th Bi-Annual Federal...
Leah’s Work
Study: Leadership and Followership in Startups
In Spring 2024, a survey of 35 participants working in startups across various growth stages was conducted to explore how...
Presentation: The Strength is in the Collective
2023 ILA Presentation - Sciabarrasi by Leah Sciabarrasi 2023 This presentation was given at the International...
Article: Addressing new societal expectations for higher education and online learning in the post-COVID-19 era
This article examines how people's lives and work environments have been altered as a result of technology, how these...
Presentation: Execution Education
Execution Education by Leah Sciabarrasi 2022 This presentation was given at the International Leadership Association...
The Quiet Ganesh: Finding Erich Jantsch
Dr. Erich Jantsch has been described as an astrophysicist, an author, a businessman, an astronomer, a conservationist, a consultant, an engineer, an evolutionary theorist, a forecaster, a futurologist, a humanist, a lecturer, a music critic, a philosopher, a physicist, a scientist, an urban planner, founder of the ‘big history’ concept’, a pioneer in systems and futures thinking, and one of the six founding members of the Club of Rome. His books and publications range from technological forecasting to evolution. In particular, his last book, The Self-Organizing Universe, has been influential in the interdisciplinary fields of biomimicry, holism, co-evolution, and self-organization. He was an occasional advisor to about twenty governments, several international organizations, and research institutions. This book, The Quiet Ganesh, is the start of a biography of this expansive man. Use the button to the left to buy the book and read more about Erich Jantsch here >>
STRATEGIC PLANNING IS DEAD, LONG LIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING!
Strategic Planning is Dead, Long Live Strategic Planning!, is a podcast original from Manifoldo. This series presents new ideas for planning and measuring your organization’s progress.
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Leah’s Ancestry
I am both Sicilian and Polish. I’ve spent quite a few years documenting my family lineage, in some cases back to the 1600s. I am proud of my heritage and grateful I get to live this lifetime.
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