Alicia M Morgan

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Alicia M. Morgan is an Award-winning innovation leader, expert facilitator, top keynote speaker, and Project Management PMP® consultant.

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About Alicia M. Morgan

Alicia helps organizations grow by turning complexity into a clear, actionable strategy. With a boardroom mindset and people-first focus, she connects insight with execution, driving measurable value across dynamic and traditional environments.

Strategic Leadership Philosophy

She leads technology adaptation by aligning data systems, infrastructure, and strategy, delivering business value that exceeds effort and expense.

Alicia specializes in translating data into executive-ready narratives that enable smarter, faster decisions. From competitive insight to KPI dashboards, she bridges business needs and market opportunity through clear, human-centered communication. Whether scaling programs to 45,000+ students or managing $15M+ in capital projects, she brings strategic clarity and AI fluency to every initiative.

Cross-Industry Excellence & Impact

With 15+ years of experience spanning aerospace, defense, education, nonprofits, and tech innovation, Alicia leads through ambiguity, simplifies systems, and aligns stakeholders for measurable impact. Her unique ability to operate with equal effectiveness in boardroom strategy sessions and hands-on execution environments sets her apart as a transformational leader.

Career Highlights

🎯 Fortune 500 Technology Leadership

  • Led 30+ capital projects at Raytheon, including a factory redesign that saved $3.2M and 16,000 labor hours through strategic process optimization and Lean Six Sigma implementation

🎯 Executive Nonprofit Growth

  • Scaled nonprofit education programs as VP to 45,000+ students with national recognition, exceeding board targets by 400% while managing a $2.1M budget and securing $600K in grant funding

🎯 Strategic Advisory Leadership

  • Chaired NAF Advisory Board as Inaugural Chairperson, securing STEM accreditation and expanding career pathways through cross-industry stakeholder alignment

🎯 Digital Transformation Innovation

🎯 Thought Leadership Recognition

  • Honored as Women in Technology Awards Advocate; featured in Dallas Business Journal, PM World Journal, and Crain’s Chicago Business
  • Speaker and mentor at TEDx, PMI, SWE, IIL, and enterprise leadership forums

Technology Leadership Excellence

Her core technology capabilities include:

  • Digital Transformation Leadership with proven success managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
  • Certified Data Management Implementation, including vendor-certified COTS dashboards and analytics infrastructure
  • Infrastructure Project Delivery across mechanical systems, capital assets, and enterprise applications
  • Agile & PMP Methodologies with hybrid approaches optimizing project outcomes
  • KPI Dashboards & Business Case Validation driving data-driven decision making
  • AI-Enhanced Strategy & Reporting leveraging cutting-edge tools for competitive advantage

Core Strengths & Measurable Results

Strategic Execution Excellence:

  • ✅ Strategic planning & business storytelling that transforms complex insights into actionable executive strategy
  • ✅ KPI design & performance dashboards providing real-time visibility into organizational performance
  • ✅ Cross-functional collaboration & stakeholder alignment across diverse professional cultures and priorities
  • ✅ Market and competitive analysis informing strategic positioning and opportunity identification
  • ✅ AI fluency: leveraging ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot to accelerate strategy, streamline meetings, and enhance insights

Quantified Impact:

  • 25% faster project cycles through streamlined processes and strategic clarity
  • 40% program growth via data-driven expansion and stakeholder engagement
  • 35% stronger stakeholder engagement through human-centered communication approaches

Educational Foundation & Advanced Certifications

Alicia’s strong engineering background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Science Engineering from Tuskegee University and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from New Mexico State University. Her comprehensive certification portfolio demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and emerging technologies:

  • PMP – Project Management Professional (achieved above-target scores in all knowledge areas)
  • PMI Practical Application of GenAI for Project Managers
  • PMI Agile Metrics Micro-Credential
  • Atlassian Agile Project Management Professional Certificate
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate
  • Certified Nonprofit Management (CNM)

Credibility & Industry Recognition

Alicia’s unique 360° leadership brand combines multiple credibility factors:

  • Cross-industry roadmap spanning aerospace, defense, education, and technology sectors
  • Metrics-backed case studies with quantified business impact and ROI validation
  • Tacit vs. Explicit framing capability translates complex technical concepts into strategic business narratives
  • Multi-platform recognition through speaking engagements, publications, and industry awards
  • AI fluency with practical application in project management and strategic planning
  • Resources & templates supporting organizational capability development
  • Business Chemistry profile optimized for stakeholder alignment and cross-functional leadership

 

Awards & Recognition

Dallas Business Journal Advcoate Alicia Morgan

  • Dallas Business Journal – Women in Technology Awards Advocate Honoree
  • SWE WE Local Engaged Advocate
  • Women of Color in STEM Conference: K-12 Promotion of Education Award
  • Million Women Mentors® Stand Up for STEM Award (Frontiers of Flight Museum Education Department)
  • Raytheon Team Achievement Awards for Capital Asset Management excellence

 

Thought Leadership & Industry Impact

Alicia’s expertise extends beyond project delivery to strategic thought leadership and community transformation. Her insights have been featured in **Dallas Morning News, Ms. Magazine, Chicago Crain’s Business, The Hill, Visible Magazine, Dallas Business Journal, Garnet News, GenX Amplified Podcast, and SWE Magazine.

As a sought-after keynote speaker, she has captivated audiences at TEDx talks, PMI global events, Society of Women Engineers conferences, and AgileCon, sharing practical frameworks for navigating complexity and driving innovation in rapidly changing business environments.

Consulting Excellence & Strategic Partnership

As a Lead Project Management Consultant, Alicia helps organizations develop innovative solutions and optimize project and program management through her strategic consulting practice. She combines traditional project management rigor with cutting-edge AI-enhanced methodologies, mentoring executive teams and supporting enterprise digital transformation initiatives.

Her approach integrates:

  • Boardroom strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution
  • Data-driven insights translated into executive-ready business narratives
  • Cross-functional stakeholder alignment across diverse organizational cultures
  • AI-powered efficiency gains delivering faster cycles and stronger engagement
  • Human-centered communication that bridges technical complexity and business strategy

Community Impact & Development Leadership

Alicia’s commitment to community transformation includes certified nonprofit management expertise since 2013, encompassing governance, leadership, resource acquisition, outcomes evaluation, and risk management. Her path in education began at Heart House Dallas, where she served as Program Leader and saw firsthand the impact of creating safe spaces for children to learn and grow. That experience led her to take on advisory board leadership roles, extending her reach and influence in shaping opportunities for students. Later, at Bryan Adams High School, she played a key role in securing NAFTrack certification for the Academy of Engineering and Health Sciences,  opening new doors for young people preparing for college and careers. Across each step, her work reflects a lasting commitment to K-12 education and workforce development.

Her strategic approach to community engagement mirrors her corporate methodology: turning complexity into a clear, actionable strategy that delivers measurable impact for students, educators, and industry partners alike.

The Alicia Morgan Advantage

Whether leading multi-million dollar infrastructure projects, facilitating cross-sector digital transformation, or mentoring the next generation of strategic leaders, Alicia consistently delivers business value that exceeds effort and expenses through her unique combination of:

  • Strategic clarity that cuts through organizational complexity
  • Executive communication that enables faster, smarter decisions
  • AI-enhanced efficiency by accelerating traditional project management approaches
  • Cross-industry versatility that brings fresh perspectives to established industries
  • People-first leadership that drives sustainable organizational change

Her proven ability to connect insight to execution through both a boardroom strategic perspective and operational excellence makes her an invaluable partner for organizations seeking transformational growth and competitive advantage.

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For more information about Alicia’s consulting services and how she can support your organization’s strategic technology initiatives, visit Consulting Services