Marty C. Mahler, Ph.D.
NorthStar is led by an education consultant and administrator whose career spans more than three decades of education, workforce, and institutional planning.
Marty’s work has included campus facility planning, strategic planning, academic planning, space utilization and space needs analysis, workforce and occupational demand studies, career and technical education, environmental scanning, organizational assessment, career pathways, and employer engagement.
Prior to returning to independent consulting, Marty served as an Associate Principal and Academic Strategist with SmithGroup / Paulien & Associates, collaborating with institutions and project teams on educational planning, facility planning, strategic planning, academic planning, and analytical studies.
Earlier leadership roles included Executive Director of the Nebraska P-16 Initiative within the University of Nebraska system, Interim Director of University of Nebraska Online Worldwide, Dean of Continuing Education and Business Outreach at Pulaski Technical College, Workforce Education Director for the Sioux City Community School District, Director of the Iowa State Tech Prep Program at North Iowa Area Community College, and Tech Prep Coordinator at Southeast Community College.
Marty earned a Ph.D. in Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, a Master of Education in Vocational and Adult Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.