Moving across generations, through innovations, and beyond boundaries. How do we use them all to create the next best version for our lives? With extensive experience working with educational, corporate, not-for-profit, and governmental organizations and teams, Lakeesha has earned recognition as a results-oriented, people-centered educator, mentor, and leader. She draws upon her expertise in strategy, management, human resources, and organizational development, and these strengths have allowed her to achieve significant success in innovative and globally responsive roles. She has worked closely with diplomats, governments, and cultural organizations to bridge connections near and far, and has advised organizations devoted to strengthening academic, corporate, and personal connections around the world. A creative visionary, she views university leadership as her calling, as demonstrated by her accomplishments as vice provost and deans of two honors colleges in the United States. Lakeesha currently advises ventures around the world and serves as Professor of Practice at the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx