The Organizational Change Management Team, consisting of certified change practitioners and experienced trainers, manages the people side of change by helping individuals transition through organizational changes. In short, Change Management creates value for your most important assets, the people.
Our change practitioners focus on stakeholders, communications, coaching, support, and advocating with purpose and intention to ensure smooth transitions as new technologies are implemented. The team is available to consult on technology changes across the University as well as provide training on how your department can more effectively manage the personal impact of technology changes.
Scott Siler is the Director of the Training and Transitions team and has been with the University since 1990. Scott received his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Notre Dame and a Master of Arts in Math Education from Ball State University. Scott says, “The challenge of getting reluctant stakeholders to buy into a change” is why he enjoys Change Management. Scott is Prosci certified and holds additional certifications as a Certified Change Manager (CCMP), a Project Management Practitioner (PMP), and an Advanced Instructor for the Prosci change management methodology.
Donna Thompson is an Organizational Change Manager and has been working at the University since 2002. Donna received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ball State University and a Master of Science in Occupational and Technical Education from Old Dominion University. Donna likes helping people cross from “what was” to “what is” without feeling like they are alone on a high wire. Donna is Prosci Certified.
Lisa Weinberg is an Organizational Change Manager and has been working at the University since 2003. Lisa went to Western Michigan University, where she studied Marketing and Business. Lisa has an immense passion for change management and challenges everyone to “Be curious. Stay curious–never stop asking why!” She believes that “If done well, change management helps answer all the whys.” Lisa is certified in Prosci and holds an additional certification as a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP).
Kyle Evanchuck is an Organizational Change Manager and joined the University of Notre Dame in 2023. Kyle earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership along with a Master’s degree in the same field. He served in the United States Navy (Submarine Force), where he developed a foundation in leadership, operations, and navigating complex organizational environments. Kyle says the most rewarding part of change management is “Helping people make sense of change and move forward with confidence.” He is Prosci certified and supports organizational and technology transformations through a people-centered, structured approach.