PURPOSE

Director of Innovation at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center 

• Board Certified Medical Illustrator
• Doctoral Student in Computer and Cyber Sciences, Augusta University
• Adjunct faculty in the Department of Medical Illustration, Augusta University 
• Adjunct faculty in Certificate of Leadership in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Augusta University

Sententia 2nd Level Gamification Certification (2017)

Board Certification in Medical Illustration (2016 - current)

Medical College of Georgia 

Master of Science in Medical Illustration (2012)

Savannah College of Art and Design 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration (2009)

Since joining Augusta University in 2012, Lynsey has dived into student motivation and impactful engagement in developing INNOVATE, an annual student pitch competition to benefit the local community and educational experience with fellow leaders Dr. Heboyan and Scott Thorp. 

Lynsey believes in creating real-world experiences to enhance education for student success. She excels in motivation and engagement in academia,  gamification, interactive experiences, and user experience design.  Working with Dr. Andy Hauger and William Gray, they created a team to create a device to promote positive reinforcement for hand hygiene health which won a state award in community research. She also led the effort of 60+ individuals and external companies to create reusable personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic for our front-line healthcare workers.

Lynsey also has years of experience in driving the growth and success of small businesses by conducting comprehensive market research, crafting strategic plans, and fostering brand development for the unique  markets of equestrian management, healthcare product brand development, and pharmaceutical training. This allowed her to build key partnerships and networks with potential collaborators and industry influencers, empowering small businesses to thrive in their markets and achieve their growth aspirations. 

Currently, her research passions include studying development in virtual reality under the advisement of Dr. Jason Orlosky for the benefit of healthcare individuals through empathy and motivation.