Shannon Alpert

Shannon Alpert, EdD, PMP

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Biography

Dr. Shannon Alpert spent the first 15 years of her career leading projects and teams responsible for creating learning solutions in the telecommunications and financial services industries. She also consulted with K-8 and higher education organizations on project and portfolio management while also teaching online graduate courses at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Dr. Alpert joined Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies at the end of 2014 and served for over 6 years in the Doctor of Education (EdD) program. She was the lead faculty for the Integrative Studies concentration of the EdD program, principal instructor for the Advanced Research Design course, and dissertation chair for over 30 doctoral research projects. In 2021, Dr. Alpert began her work in Professional Programs as the principal instructor for the Bachelor of Science in Project Management. In 2022, she became Faculty Lead for Project Management programs, including the Master of Science in Project Management, Bachelor of Science in Project Management, and graduate certificate programs.

Currently, Dr. Alpert is an Associate Teaching Professor and serves as the College of Professional Studies’ Assistant Dean of Wellness and Belonging as well as the Program Lead for the Master of Science in Project Management. She also co-chairs the Northeastern Disability Alliance affinity group.

Dr. Alpert’s recent research has focused on cross-cultural communication and equitable hiring practices.

Outside of the University, she serves as a coordinator for emergency housing through Room in the Inn and is an active volunteer for wild species conservation.

Dr. Alpert earned her undergraduate (English/secondary education) and master’s (instructional technology) degrees from Georgia State University in Atlanta. She earned her doctoral degree in educational leadership from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She also holds certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt, and Disciplined Agile Scrum Master.

Professional Experience

2014 – Present: Northeastern University, College of Professional Studies – Assistant Teaching Professor

2014 – 2016: Charlotte Preparatory School – Project Manager

2011 – 2014: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, College of Education – Faculty Member

2011: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Information Technology Services Program Office – Project Consultant

1997 – 2009: Bank of America – Senior Vice President

1995 – 1996: AT&T – Project Manager and Instructional Technologist

1994 – 1995: Hall County School System – High School English Teacher

Professional Activities & Accomplishments

Selected Publications and Presentations

Alpert. S. A., Dean, M., & Ewell, W. (in press). Preparing educational leaders through action research. Action Research.
Alpert. S. A., & Crocker, W. (2021, September). Faculty innovation in a new LMS: Using Tools and Work arounds. Paper presented at the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies faculty conference, Boston, MA.
Alpert, S. A., & Seldin-Cohen, J. (2019, November). Building, sustaining, and renewing partnerships. Paper presented at the Northeastern University Nework for Experiential Teaching and Learning (NExT) Dialogue on Inclusive Prosperity.
Alpert. S. A. Mahler, E., & Watwood, B. (2019, September). Best practices in learning design: Aligning objectives, strategies, and assessments to enhance the learning experience. Paper presented at the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies faculty conference, Boston, MA.
Alpert, S. A. (2019, August). Risk management: Tools, techniques, and challenges. Paper presented ta the Project Management Institute – Nashville Chapter Annual Symposium, Nashville, TN.
Alpert, S. A. & McNabb, J. (2019, July). Developing your academic voice. Paper presented at the Northeastern University Graduate School of Education Residency, Boston, MA.
Alpert, S. A. (2019, April). Collaboration is key: The importance of including learning and support partners in projects. Paper presented at the Project Management Institute – Nashville Chapter, Nashville, TN.
Donlan, P., & Alpert, S. A. (2018). Faculty lived experiences integrating technology-assisted educational practices into an entry-level physical therapy curriculum. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 32(1), 87-93.

Professional Memberships

Project Management Institute (PMI)
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

Honors

Bank of America, Spirit Medallion for Risk Rating Scorecard Project: 2007
Bank of America, Customer Experience Leadership Award: 2002, 2003
Bank of America, Summer Intern Manager of the Year: 2001

Professional Activities

Selected Publications and Presentations

Alpert. S. A., Dean, M., & Ewell, W. (in press). Preparing educational leaders through action research. Action Research.
Alpert. S. A., & Crocker, W. (2021, September). Faculty innovation in a new LMS: Using Tools and Work arounds. Paper presented at the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies faculty conference, Boston, MA.
Alpert, S. A., & Seldin-Cohen, J. (2019, November). Building, sustaining, and renewing partnerships. Paper presented at the Northeastern University Nework for Experiential Teaching and Learning (NExT) Dialogue on Inclusive Prosperity.
Alpert. S. A. Mahler, E., & Watwood, B. (2019, September). Best practices in learning design: Aligning objectives, strategies, and assessments to enhance the learning experience. Paper presented at the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies faculty conference, Boston, MA.
Alpert, S. A. (2019, August). Risk management: Tools, techniques, and challenges. Paper presented ta the Project Management Institute – Nashville Chapter Annual Symposium, Nashville, TN.
Alpert, S. A. & McNabb, J. (2019, July). Developing your academic voice. Paper presented at the Northeastern University Graduate School of Education Residency, Boston, MA.
Alpert, S. A. (2019, April). Collaboration is key: The importance of including learning and support partners in projects. Paper presented at the Project Management Institute – Nashville Chapter, Nashville, TN.
Donlan, P., & Alpert, S. A. (2018). Faculty lived experiences integrating technology-assisted educational practices into an entry-level physical therapy curriculum. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 32(1), 87-93.