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About

Alison uses she/her pronouns.

 

Alison Lietzenmayer is a dedicated Communication instructor currently focused in organizational communication and instructional communication scholarship and faculty development. She has partnered with leading scholars to support research in family communication and work-life communication topics. Alison is an expert at integrating theory into practical and actionable training. She is a passionate advocate of intersectional activism and community mutual aid.

Alison grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and lived throughout Hampton Roads, VA before moving to Seattle, WA. She’s a world traveler (that actually hates to fly) but enjoys exploring and always travels with sunscreen. Always up for kayaking, boating, or birding, Alison can sometimes be convinced to go hiking. Alison is always ready to catch a baseball game (Go Mariners!), a concert, or try a new brewery.

“This is the best professional development workshop I attended. Not only was it organized and informative, but the leaders were delightful. The enthusiasm was contagious and it felt like an open, innovative space to share ideas.”

Summer 2026 MHIA Humanities in Practice Workshop Participant

Summer 2026 Faculty Development 
Supported by a Department of Education, Strengthening Institutions Program SIP Grant received for the advancement of work-based learning across the University.

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Faculty & Facilitator cohort 

The Career Ready Classroom

Faculty Development Workshop,

Old Dominion University

Summer 2026 ODU Career Summit

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Discussion taking place during Readiness is a system: Reimagining collaboration in internships, co-presented with Dr. Megan Mize​ & Ms. Riley Cunningham in May 2026.

Summer 2025 Faculty Development 

Supported by a Mellon Grant received for the advancement of work-based learning in the Humanities.

Faculty & Facilitator cohort 

Humanities in Action

Faculty Development Workshop,

Monarch Humanities Internship Academy

Old Dominion University

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Summer 2025 Faculty & Facilitator cohort 

Internship Coordinators

Faculty Development Workshop,

Monarch Humanities Internship Academy

Old Dominion University

Summer 2024 Faculty Development
Supported by a Mellon Grant received for the advancement of work-based learning in the Humanities.

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Summer 2024 Faculty & Facilitator cohort 

Pursue Truth, Faculty Development Workshop,

Quality Enhancement Plan

Old Dominion University

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Summer 2024 Faculty & Facilitator cohort 

Humanities at Work, 

Faculty Development Workshop,

Monarch Humanities Internship Academy

Old Dominion University

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