Lakisha Ladson

LaKisha Ladson, assistant dean of strategic marketing and communications for the Jonsson School at The University of Texas at Dallas, has built her career at the intersection of ideas, people and impact. As an award-winning strategic communications leader, she brings a journalist's instinct for compelling stories, a strategist's focus on organizational goals and a leader's commitment to building teams that deliver meaningful results. Her work has helped translate complex research into accessible narratives, strengthen institutional brands and connect diverse stakeholders across higher education, health care and media.