Lindsay Young, MSML
Lindsay Young, MSML, is an accomplished executive leader with more than a decade of experience advancing organizational strategy, continuous improvement, and measurable excellence across higher education and nonprofit sectors. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for fostering cultures of accountability, innovation, and service quality—whether leading a first-time CQL accreditation impacting hundreds of individuals or refining institutional effectiveness processes to align with rigorous standards like SACSCOC. Her leadership style blends data-driven insights with people-centered collaboration, ensuring that every initiative she leads achieves both operational success and meaningful impact.
Currently serving as a Senior Analyst at Tennessee Technological University, Lindsay oversees institutional effectiveness planning, compliance, and data analysis while providing campus-wide training to enhance quality and efficiency. She is recognized as a subject matter expert in accreditation and the Qualtrics platform, using her analytical expertise to guide strategic decision-making. In addition to her professional achievements, Lindsay is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership at South College, further deepening her commitment to continuous learning and leadership excellence.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Lindsay is passionate about empowering others—especially women—to embrace growth, set bold goals, and push beyond comfort zones. Whether supporting her family, mentoring peers, or engaging in community initiatives, she embodies creativity, determination, and an unwavering belief in the power of progress through purpose.
• Qualtrics Platform Essentials Certification
• Leadership: Practical Skills
• Data Decision-Making and Communication for Leaders with Nancy Duarte
• Reconnecting Your Silos: A Roadmap to Success
• Foundations of Leadership
• Orientation and Leadership Skills
• South College
• Western Governors University- M.S.
• Tennessee Technological University- Bachelor's
• National Society of Leadership and Success
• Child sponsorship
• Founder postpartum community support page
What do you attribute your success to?
My passion for continuous learning and improvement. I believe that the "finish line" is a myth because there is always a chance to grow and improve in everything that you do.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to trust your intuition and prioritize what truly brings you happiness, both personally and professionally.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
She encourages young women to never stop learning and to embrace continuous improvement as a guiding principle for both their professional growth and personal development.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
In my specific area, I would say we face an uphill climb in creating a culture of continuous improvement throughout the entire institution. It's too easy to rely on the status quo or the "we've always done it this way" mentality.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Obviously continuous improvement and growth is vital, but I also feel strongly that you have to be reliable and do everything with integrity. Whether it is a group of college deans or my children, I need to first show my willingness to do what I say and to do it well before expecting others to do the same.