Biography
Dr. Shannon Alpert brings over three decades of experience bridging learning, technology, and project leadership. After spending 15 years developing learning solutions in the telecommunications and financial services industries and consulting with K-8 and higher education institutions on project management and fundraising, she joined Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies in 2014. She has since held a variety of leadership roles shaping graduate and undergraduate programs. She is currently serving as Assistant Dean of Doctoral Programs, Director of the Doctor of Professional Studies, and Associate Teaching Professor. Her research explores faculty technology adoption, academic project management, and doctoral education. Dr. Alpert is an active volunteer in her community. In 2025, she helped to launch a nonprofit organization focused on nature education and continues to serve the organization as board president. She holds a doctorate in educational leadership from UNC Charlotte, a Master of Science in instructional technology and Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in secondary education from Georgia State University. She also holds certifications as a Project Management Professional, Six Sigma Green Belt, and Disciplined Agile Scrum Master.
Recent Publications
Saxena, M., Reilly, J., Alpert, S., & Javed, A. (2026). From compliance to collaboration: Building a holistic and data-informed culture of assessment for learning improvement. Intersection: A Journal at the Intersection of Assessment and Learning. https://doi.org/10.61669/001c.160827
Welsh, A., Alpert, S., Nanovic, A., & Warner, J. (2024). The evolution of hiring: What managers know about, think about and are doing with microcredentials. Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, Center for the Future of Higher Education and Talent Strategy. https://cps.northeastern.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/Hiring_Managers_and_Microcredentials.pdf
Alpert, S., Dean, M., & Ewell, W. (2023). Preparing educational leaders through action research. Action Research, 21(1), 124-143. https://doi.org/10.1177/14767503221143872
Professional Memberships
Project Management Institute (PMI)
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
