For Dr. Daneiah Nasser, education is more than a career—it’s a calling rooted in growth, service, and the transformative power of knowledge. With a strong academic foundation and a deep passion for student success, she continues to inspire learners and colleagues alike through her work as an educator, tutor, and academic coach.
In 2020, D earned her PhD in Professional Studies in Education from Capella University, a milestone that she credits with sharpening her voice as a scholar and expanding her impact in the world of education.
Leading With Insight and Heart
Dr. Nasser believes deeply in the value of mentorship and authentic support. That belief has guided her through every role she’s held in the academic space. Her experience as a doctoral learner at Capella helped shape that philosophy.
“My education at Capella molded me in a way that has greatly benefitted me as a professional,” she shares. “The guidance from my professors and mentors, especially during my dissertation defense, helped me carry positivity and purpose into every aspect of my work with students.”
In 2024, Dr. Nasser was recognized with the Academic Coach of the Year Award by the Association of Coaching and Tutoring Professionals. She also presented at the national conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she led a session on the connection between student burnout and academic performance.
Dr. Nasser is proud of the impact she has made in her field, but she is even more proud of the growth she sees in her students.
“Receiving the Academic Coach of the Year Award made me realize just how much students rely on us,” she says. “They look to their coaches and professors as role models, and that reminds me daily how important it is to show up with care, consistency, and compassion.”
Over the years, her colleagues have watched her evolve and expand her leadership across a variety of educational spaces. Her continued success, she says, comes from staying aligned with her values and from using research-based methods to guide her students toward meaningful outcomes.
“When students begin to transfer their learning beyond the classroom into their lives and communities, that’s when I know I’ve made a difference.” From global panels to national recognition, Dr. Daneiah Nasser’s commitment to student success and educational excellence continues to shape her legacy. Her journey reflects what’s possible when passion meets perseverance—and when lifelong learning is met with purpose.
