Professor Rachel Dodd is the inaugural Adobe Professor of Digital Innovation at Aston University, leading the integration of Adobe tools across the curriculum to enhance student experience and employability. Joining from Teesside University, the UK’s first Adobe Creative Campus, she brings deep expertise in education, media, and digital strategy. An Advance HE Fellow and civic award recipient, she also led RiverShack CIC and was featured in the National Portrait Gallery’s “People Powered” exhibition. At Aston, she oversees the Adobe Creative Campus Strategy, delivering global firsts including Adobe Hangouts and Assessment Toolkit, driving innovation and supporting the university’s 2030 strategic goals.