Interim Dean of School of Communication & Design

Prior to this role, Associate Professor Donna Cleveland was the Deputy Dean of School of Communication & Design, providing academic quality assurance and academic development, and promoting the scholarship of learning and teaching. 

Donna's academic career is marked by global engagement with industry and educational audiences, providing intellectual commentary through academic writing and presentations. Her work has led her to exhibit and facilitate workshops in major cities worldwide, including London, Eindhoven, New York, Minnesota, San Francisco, Kentucky, Madrid, Auckland, Melbourne, and within Vietnam. These engagements have focused on sustainable design strategies, the exploration of alternative materials, and the envisioning of future design possibilities.

Her previous roles at Auckland University of Technology include Associate Head of School- Learning and Teaching at the School of Future Environments, and Program Director of the Creative Technologies undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Design, Ph.D. Creative Technology