Dr. Naomi R. Boyer is an educational strategist and innovative leader at Education Design Lab with over 20 years of education experience. Currently serving as the Executive Director, Digital Transformation, she focuses on the future of work catalysts of 21st century skills, digital micro-credentials, the learner-earner data ecosystem, and competency/skill frameworks. Previous work roles included oversight of: all college/university technology as Chief Information Officer; strategy and innovation; high quality, distance education; unique faculty technology professional development; talent pipeline development aligned to economic interests; global initiatives; and the creation and facilitation of continuing education. Dr. Boyer has expertise on competency-based education, leads many non-profit Boards, and maintains scholarship on self-directed learning.