Old Dominion University
blue and silver pride and impact.
Old Dominion University (ODU) is a designated R1 research institution located in the Hampton Roads region, its main campus located in Norfolk. ODU is home to seven academic colleges, three schools, and numerous institutes and centers of research and thought leadership, contributing $2.6 Billion to Virginia's economy annually. A culturally and academically diverse university, ODU prides itself in its students, faculty, and staff- all making to its local and global impact possible.
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Symposium Design & Cross-Sector Activation: Sparked ODU’s Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience’s participation in the CAN Foundation’s Climate Symposium — bringing together artists, scientists, and municipal resilience leaders to explore the interdependence of climate, culture, and community.
Experiential Learning & Ecosystem Integration: Co-created hands-on learning experiences with faculty that connected students to real-world consulting and problem-solving engagements with local organizations and businesses.
Strategic Thought Partnership: Advised a range of university stakeholders — from students and professors to college deans and AVPs — offering insight, clarity, and forward-thinking approaches to strategic goals and institutional challenges.
Relational Architecture for Innovation: Identified and helped shape cross-sector relationships that positioned ODU to deepen its impact, broaden its reach, and activate new collaborations across disciplines, industries, and communities.
“Destini Harrell’s passion and commitment to making our region the very best it can be, is evident in every project she undertakes. She is a powerful, well respected connector, who is not afraid to step outside of her comfort zone. Destini is a truly extraordinary, authentic leader, who has a natural curiosity and love of learning, which in turn, fuels her innovative and creative spirit."
SARAH JANE KIRKLAND
AVP for Corporate Partnerships, Old Dominion University