M. Lisa Lisa Yeo
Workforce Development Co-lead @U.S. Nsf Internet Of Things For Precision Agriculture Iot4ag
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WORK HISTORY
Workforce Development Co-lead @U.S. Nsf Internet Of Things For Precision Agriculture Iot4ag
Co-lead workforce development and diversity initiatives for $50M+ NSF Engineering Research Center examining IoT applications in precision agriculture. Coordinate cross-institutional strategies addressing STEM workforce gaps and technology adoption barriers in agricultural sector- Direct research examining workforce capability requirements and skills gaps in digital agriculture- Coordinate DEI initiatives providing research opportunities for 3-5 underrepresented undergraduate students annually- Develop stakeholder engagement strategies connecting research insights with industry workforce needs- Contribute to policy discussions on agricultural workforce development and technology readiness
EDUCATION
University of Alberta
PhD, Operations and Information Systems
University of Waterloo
BMath, Honours, Applied Math, Engineering
University of Alberta
MBA-International Business Specialization, Technology Commercialization, MIS
SKILLS
ABOUT M. LISA LISA YEO
Research and policy leader with 15+ years driving technology policy analysis and economic research in the digital economy. I translate complex technology economics into actionable insights for government, industry, and international stakeholders.My research examines critical questions at the intersection of technology adoption, cybersecurity governance, and economic competitiveness—with particular focus on digital agriculture, workforce development, and data value chains. As Principal Investigator on $400K+ in NSF-funded research, I bridge the gap between rigorous quantitative analysis and real-world policy applications, delivering expert briefings and analysis to organizations including the California Council on Science & Technology.Core expertise- Technology economics & adoption barriers- Cybersecurity policy & data governance frameworks - Economic impact assessment & quantitative modeling- Cross-sector stakeholder engagementMy work appears in premier research journals (ACM Transactions, Decision Sciences, Management Science) and policy venues (The Conversation, CCST briefings). I bring together mixed-methods research design, econometric modeling, and deep stakeholder relationships to inform strategic decisions on technology investment, digital transformation, and innovation policy.PhD & MBA (University of Alberta)| BMath (University of Waterloo)| Canadian citizen with US work authorization
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