Dr. Michael W. Hines
Senior Director of Strategic Innovation and Academic Initiatives
In this critical role, Dr. Hines is responsible for leveraging the collective strengths of our member institutions—Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College, and to drive initiatives that foster learning, collaboration, and innovation. Dr. Hines serves as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director focusing on the following key areas:
- Strategic Program Development
- Collaboration and Connectivity
- Resource Management
- Outreach and Advocacy
In his role, Dr. Hines represents the AUCC at conferences, meetings, and public events to promote the consortium’s mission and the positive impact of its strategic initiatives. He will also advocate for policies that support the AUCC’s goals of enhancing education and cultural engagement, and develop partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector.
Dr. Michael W. Hines also serves as the Project Manager of the National Data Science Alliance (NDSA) and is a member of the Backbone team and senior personnel, leading the coordination efforts across the Alliance and implementation of NDSA’s core strategies and activities. He is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of the operational decisions for the NDSA. Dr. Hines’ background includes improving organizational strategy and delivering business objectives across the United States Government, Fortune 500 organizations, and university eco-systems. He has extensive experience integrating processes, technologies, and people to support cross-functional initiatives. He enjoys analyzing processes and establishing business frameworks that yield direction and organizational growth. He has a passionate desire to bring data science into organizations to make an impact in diverse communities.
Dr. Hines holds earned a bachelor’s degree in biology, a master’s degree in science teaching and business administration, and a doctoral degree in leadership from Clark Atlanta University. Dr. Hines also completed coursework for the Masters of Applied Statistics from Kennesaw State University. At Strayer University, he received the Donald R. Stoddard Faculty Award of Excellence. He is a part-time Faculty member at the University of Georgia. Most recently, Dr. Hines served as an Analyst in the Office of Continuous Improvement for the DeKalb County School District.
