Natasha James Waldon

About Natasha James Waldon

Dynamic Leader in Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning | Accomplished Academic Professional | Dedicated Non-Profit ManagerWith extensive experience engaging with external businesses, industries, and community organizations, I specialize in addressing workforce training needs and promoting Middlesex College’s role in meeting these challenges. As a leader, I supervise critical departments within the division, including Lifelong Learning, Workforce Development, Summer Youth Programs, the Early Learning Center, and Corporate Education and Training. My role involves representing the College at statewide initiatives, collaborating in consortium activities with other institutions, and ensuring alignment between non-credit and credit offerings to strengthen educational pathways.My academic background includes a robust history as an Adjunct Faculty Member and Academic Researcher. I have taught both graduate and undergraduate courses across face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats, and provided academic and career counseling. My experience extends to online course development, demonstrating a commitment to innovative teaching methods and student success.In the non-profit sector, I bring valuable expertise as a Manager, focusing on program development, budget management, and community outreach. My skills in Social Justice Leadership, Volunteer Management, Strategic Partnerships, and Public Speaking enable me to drive impactful community engagement and foster strong relationships within the sector.I am passionate about leveraging my diverse background to create meaningful change and drive progress in education, workforce development, and community engagement. Let\'s connect if you’re interested in exploring collaborative opportunities or discussing how we can address emerging workforce challenges together.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

   Middlesex College

   Aug 2024 — Present

   Engages extensively with external businesses, industries, workforce, and economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and other community partners to better understand their existing and emerging workforce training needs and promotes the role of Middlesex College in meeting those challenges. Supervises the following departments and functions within the division: lifelong learning, workforce development, summer youth programs, the Early Learning Center, corporate education and training, and operations and systems management. Serves as the College’s workforce development and lifelong learning representative at statewide initiatives and meetings and collaborates with other colleges and universities in consortium activities. Partners with the College’s division of Academic Affairs to ensure that non-credit offerings are aligned with credit offerings, creating stronger pathways from non-credit to credit programming. Develops, directs, and manages operational and capital budgets, including revenue-generating accounts and grant accounts.

Education

• Syracuse University College of Law

  Juris Doctorate, Law/Communications Law/Public Interest Law

• Wilmington University

  Doctor of Education - EdD, Organizational Leadership and Innovation

  2014 — 2017

• S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University

  Master of Professional Studies in Media Administration, Graduate Communication Courses and MBA Courses

• Temple University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism