Welcome! I’m Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich – an educational leader and advocate for the transformation of higher education leveraging innovative, technology-based learning models.
And…. guess what? I founded a new online, fully competency-based university! Built from a blank page with a group of intrepid co-founders, we’re building a smarter way to college.
Interested in what we’re doing? Check it out at NewstateU.com, or our micro-programs at The Professional Development Studio & NewstateU. Let me know if you’d like a code for one of our courses!


“Ambitious and comprehensive reforms are rare for good reason — they are risky and difficult to implement. But they also offer the possibility of transformative improvement…
This need not be so. Bold, large-scale reforms can improve institutions across the higher education system so that no matter where our neediest students enroll, they are ensured the best possible chance of success. – Thomas Bailey
Most systems need both incremental and revolutionary transformation. The higher educational system in the US needs a dramatic realignment to meet the rapidly changing needs of an informed citizenry and an effective and innovative workforce. This change also means alterations in assumptions and realigning ourselves to the missions of our institutions.
Instead of being held captive with “This is the way it is done,” I want to help facilitate the discussion of how “This is the way we could do it better together.”
Always moving towards launching innovative programs that provide relevant upskilling from providers of excellence! #MissionDriven
Check out this promo for my book!