You're invited to attend the Dayton-Wright Chapter of AFCEA Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Wright State University's Student Union in the Endeavour Room in Dayton, OH.
Speaker: Dr. Sue Edwards, President, Wright State University
Moderator: Dr. Jason Anderson, Colonel (Ret.), USAF, Founding Director Wright State University Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development
Susan Edwards, Ph.D., is the eighth president of Wright State University. She took office January 1, 2020.
Edwards joined Wright State in 2018 as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. She was drawn to Wright State because of the university’s core values and dedication to students. She is proud of how Wright State serves its students and the region and is honored and humbled to serve the university and its partners as president.
During her presidency, Edwards is focused on recruitment, retention, and relationships. She is personally committed to student success, especially in terms of retention, experiential learning, and high quality classroom education.
Edwards is committed to fostering a welcome and inclusive campus for students, faculty and staff. She will also focus on strengthening relations with the community and being very vocal about telling the Wright State story.
Prior to coming to Wright State, Edwards served as vice provost for faculty affairs and professor of biology at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. She was responsible for overseeing all areas of faculty evaluation and development and served as the academic affairs liaison on all personnel matters.
Dr. Jason R. Anderson, Colonel (Ret.), USAF, is the founding director of the Wright State University Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development. In this role, he leads initiatives to enhance civic engagement, workforce development, and public service education through interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic partnerships between academia, government, and industry.
Dr. Anderson joined Wright State University in 2025 following a 24-year career in the United States Air Force, where he served in multiple leadership roles, including Dean of Students and Senior Military Faculty at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). As Director of the Digital Innovation and Integration Center of Excellence, he played a critical role in advancing Air Force digital transformation efforts, professional education programs, and research in supply chain resilience.
A recognized expert in logistics, operational strategy, and workforce development, Dr. Anderson has led efforts to enhance professional education, shape supply chain resilience strategies, and drive digital modernization in both military and civilian sectors. His research has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals, covering topics such as transportation policy, logistics optimization, and economic impacts of supply chain management.
At Wright State University, Dr. Anderson is committed to expanding educational access for military-affiliated and non-traditional students, developing programs that integrate civic responsibility with workforce skills, and building strategic community partnerships to enhance student learning and career opportunities.
Dr. Anderson resides in Ohio with his family and remains actively involved in initiatives that support veterans, education, and civic engagement.
PRE-LUNCHEON CHECK-IN / NETWORKING: 11:30AM-11:45AM
LUNCHEON TIME: 11:45AM-1:00PM
RSVP REQUIRED: 7 days prior to the luncheon. Pre-registration is required.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Reservations will be billed unless cancelled 7 days prior to the luncheon by contacting rachel.maki@macalogic.com.
PARKING: Please park in Visitor Lot #2 or if full, park in Lot #1. In the unlikely event that you receive a parking ticket while attending a luncheon, please report to Rachel Maki for assistance.
Thank you to Dayton-Wright AFCEA annual sponsors:
