Maricel Lawrence, Ed.D.

Maricel Lawrence, EdD, earned her Doctor of Education in Leadership & Innovation from Arizona State University, her master’s in adult education and training from Colorado State University, and her bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Indiana University. Dr. Lawrence is actively involved in research focused on integrating futures capacities within higher education institutions. Her interest in strategic foresight began during her time at the University of Montana, where she engaged in foresight practices to envision the university’s future. In 2021, she further pursued her passion for strategic foresight by establishing a strategic foresight team at Purdue Global, collaborating with practitioners and researchers worldwide to shape a visionary path forward. Leveraging her extensive expertise, she also provides consulting services, empowering individuals and organizations to cultivate essential futures capacity.