People

Lindsey Ekstrand

Lindsey Ekstrand is currently the Director, Workforce Education Programs for Youngstown State University’s STEM Workforce Education and Innovation, IT Workforce Accelerator Training Center. She has an advanced degree in Education and is an industry expert with over 15 years of successful experience in hospitality, training, leadership, and event and project management. Prior to joining Youngstown State University, Lindsey emerged as a leading professional during her nine-year tenure with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company where she built a reputation for developing business strategies that contribute to long-term solutions and success.

Ms. Ekstrand’s vision and proven ability to foster relationships drive her passion for excellence in others. Lindsey is most fulfilled when helping people to grow professionally and she looks forward to being a part of the evolution of education and workforce and advancing employability at Youngstown State University and the surrounding community.

Lindsey received a Bachelor of Science from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master’s of Education from Cleveland State University in Liberal Arts and Adult Learning and Development, respectively.

Positions

Director (Workforce Education Programs)
Youngstown State University

Education

M.Ed. (Liberal Arts and Adult Learning and Development)
Cleveland State University
National Science Foundation
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