Dr. Lanise Block - Founder / CEO
Lanise Block, Ed.D., is a visionary strategist and nationally recognized expert in education technology, digital equity, and leadership development. As the Founder and CEO of Lift.ED Consulting, she brings more than two decades of experience guiding mission-driven organizations through innovation, transformation, and strategic change. Her work is grounded in the belief that technology should be a catalyst for equity, empowerment, and lasting impact.
Dr. Block holds an Ed.D. in Critical Pedagogy from the University of St. Thomas, an M.A. in Teaching from Drake University, and a B.A. in History. She also earned graduate certificates in Learning Technologies, E-Learning, and Online Teaching, alongside credentials in Strategic Planning, Design Thinking, Systemic Innovation, and Digital Transformation from leading institutions including the University of Virginia, Northeastern University, and AJ&Smart.
An experienced educator, Dr. Block has taught and developed graduate-level courses focused on inclusive innovation and digital equity, including Promoting Equity With Technology (University of St. Thomas) and Digital Empowerment & Engagement in Education (Augsburg University). She is the creator of the copyrighted frameworks Digital Kinship and Liberation Innovation, both of which help educators and organizations center cultural responsiveness and digital justice in their work.
Previously, Dr. Block served for 21 years in Minneapolis Public Schools, where she led major digital initiatives as a Technology Integration Specialist and Strategic Project Administrator. She founded and directed the Digital Empowerment Academy, a community-based edtech organization focused on access and innovation. Her work has been featured at national conferences, in academic publications, and earned her honors such as the Education 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award and inclusion in the Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs Magazine in 2022.
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