Skip to content

Michael A. DeJesus III, Ph.D. | Systems Strategist

Strategy. Systems. Outcomes.

Strategy. Systems. Outcomes.

Bring me in when the work is complex and the stakes are real.

I engage across sectors as a speaker, facilitator, and operator—guiding conversations that translate complex systems, policy, and strategy into practical insight and action. My work spans multi-state convenings, executive discussions, and training environments, where I support leaders and institutions in aligning systems and improving outcomes.

About Me
Contact me
Mike-at-podium

What I Bring

  • Systems Translation
    Turning complex policy and strategy into clear, actionable insight
  • Cross-Sector Perspective
    Experience spanning education, government, nonprofit, and economic development systems
  • Facilitation of Complex Conversations
    Guiding dialogue on access, equity, and system design
  • Training & Capacity Building
    Supporting leaders and teams in implementation, alignment, and execution
Mike at podium

Convening Strategy, Operations & Delivery

  • Operations Lead & Presenter—Student Success Summit
    Southern Regional Education Board (2025)
    Led operational planning and execution for a multi-state convening while presenting on a systems-based student success framework.
  • Presenter—Student Success Framework
    SREB Making Schools Work Conference (2025)
    Delivered a session on applying a systems-based framework to strengthen institutional alignment and improve outcomes.
Mike_Marriott

 Panels & Speaking Engagements

  • Panelist — Managing Student Success Metrics During Unprecedented Times
    Clark Atlanta University (2024)
  • Panelist — HBCU-MSI Course-Sharing Consortium
    SHEEO Higher Education Policy Conference (2022)
  • Speaker — MBK After Graduation: Options to Consider
    NYS My Brother’s Keeper Symposium (2022)
  • Moderator — Race, Racism, and Activism in Education
    ReachingHigher Ed (2020)
  • Presenter — A Transforming Economy: The Case of Ghana
    National Council for Black Studies (2007)

Panel 1A

Facilitation & Training

  • Facilitator — Statewide Strategies for Underrepresented Students
    SREB Student Success Summit (2023)
  • Facilitator — HEOP New Directors Training
    New York State Education Department (2021)
  • Facilitator & Trainer — HEOP Administrators Training Workshop
    New York State Education Department (2020)
  • Facilitator & Trainer — HEOP Administrative Training Workshop
    HEEOP-PO Conference, Syracuse, NY (2018)
  • Trainer — MWBE Compliance Training for State Agencies
    Empire State Development (2013)

1000000079

Convening & Event Leadership

  • Master of Ceremonies—Student Success Summit
    Southern Regional Education Board (2023)
  • Master of Ceremonies—Open Educational Resources Conference
    Southern Regional Education Board (2023)
1000000083~2

Speaking & Facilitation Highlights

Select presentations, panels, and hosted events

Clark Atlanta University logo – speaking engagement by Dr. Michael DeJesus

 

Managing Student Success Metrics During Unprecedented Times

Clark Atlanta University • June 2024

Southern Regional Education Board logo – Dr. Michael DeJesus is master of ceremonies (MC)

 

Master of Ceremonies—Student Success Summit

SREB Student Success Summit, Atlanta, GA • September 2023

Southern Regional Education Board logo – facilitated policy panel by Dr. Michael DeJesus

 

Facilitator—Statewide Strategies for Underrepresented Students

SREB Student Success Summit, Atlanta, GA • September 2023

 
Southern Regional Education Board logo – Dr. Michael DeJesus is the master of ceremonies (MC)

 

Master of Ceremonies—Open Educational Resources Conference

SREB OER Conference, Atlanta, GA • September 2023

SHEEO logo – panelist on student success and leadership pathways

 

Panelist – HBCU-MSI Course-sharing 

SHEEO Higher Education Policy Conference, Indianapolis, IN • August 2022

New York State My Brother’s Keeper logo – speaker on 'After Graduation: Options to Consider' panel

 

Speaker-MBK After Graduation: Options to Consider

NYS My Brother’s Keeper Symposium, Albany, NY • April 2022

Smyrne French-Speaking SDA Church logo – panelist on virtual College Readiness Panel, July 2020
 

Panelist – College Readiness Panel Conversation

Smyrne French-Speaking SDA Church (Virtual) • July 2020

National Council for Black Studies logo – presenter on "A Transforming Economy: A Case of Ghana," San Diego, March 2007
 
 

A Transforming Economy: A Case of Ghana

National Council for Black Studies, San Diego, CA • March 2007

What Colleagues Say

Testimonials

Endorsements from those who’ve witnessed the impact—advancing opportunity, driving systems change, and serving with purpose.

 

Testimonial from Brian Ansari, President of Brian Ansari and Associates, Inc., about Dr. Michael DeJesus

"Mike is a consummate professional—resourceful, committed to excellence, and always rising above expectations. He became one of our top trainers and consistently took on greater responsibility with success."

Brian Ansari

President, Brian Ansari and Associates, Inc.

Testimonial from Dan Nicolaescu, Associate in Higher Education at the New York State Education Department, about Dr. Michael DeJesus

"Mike is intelligent, reliable, inventive, and has a wonderful sense of humor. We partnered on major initiatives at NYSED, including a data system that’s saved New York over $500,000 annually since 2014. I was sorry to see him leave but proud to see him reach new heights."

Dan Nicolaescu

Associate in Higher Education, New York State Education Department

Testimonial from Dr. Richard Rose – college faculty, U.S. Army veteran, former federal investigator, and retired state government program manager – about Dr. Michael DeJesus

"Mike brings energy, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to student success. His intelligence, creativity, and compassion made him a valuable part of our K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs."

Richard A. Rose, Ed.D.

College Teaching Faculty, U.S. Army veteran, former federal investigator, retired State government program & regulatory manager

Testimonial from Wendel Ramat-Ponce about Dr. Michael DeJesus (placeholder image shown)

"Mike continues to demonstrate work integrity, expertise, and a commanding resolve to perform day-to-day tasks with consistency and reliability."

Wendell Ramat-Ponce

Retired, Empire State Development