Lezlee Matthews, Ph.D., is a higher education administrator, urban planner, educator, and facilitator whose work centers on student learning and success. She is Director of Co-Curricular Learning and Assessment for the Division of Student Affairs at San José State University, where she helps colleagues use assessment to understand their impact and strengthen their work with students. Her current work also supports the university’s focus on holistic student engagement and continuous improvement. She serves on SJSU’s Accreditation Review Committee and Assessment Committee. Dr. Matthews holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from UCLA. Her scholarship and professional interests reflect a longstanding commitment to equity, belonging, and creating institutions that better serve their communities.