Higher Ed Trailblazer Tapped to Lead Risepoint’s Global Academic Services and Innovation Division | PR Newswire [Video]

Deanna Raineri, Ph.D. will assume the Chief Academic and Product Officer role on February 4, 2025

, /PRNewswire/ — Risepoint today announced the promotion of Deanna (Dee) Raineri, Ph.D. to the role of Chief Academic and Product Officer. This move will provide current and future university partners with expert guidance in developing and evaluating program offerings for relevancy and differentiation.

Raineri, a pioneer in higher education transformation, came to Risepoint after serving as the Senior Vice President of University Strategy and Market Innovation at Wiley University Services. She most recently held the President, International & Marketing Innovation position at Risepoint, quickly building a reputation as an empathic and innovative leader, overseeing both the International and Innovation Teams, and supporting university partners in four countries.

“Dr. Raineri is an extraordinary leader with the right expertise to further our partners’ efforts in expanding access to affordable, workforce-relevant programs,” said Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of Risepoint. “She is incredibly well respected within academia, having held …