Claudia Ramirez Wiedeman, PhD

Deputy Director, ASU Learning Transformation Studios

Claudia Ramirez Wiedeman is Deputy Director of ASU Learning Transformation Studios in Los Angeles. In this role, she oversees operations, leads the design and execution of large-scale university initiatives, and drives strategic engagement across the education ecosystem to advance ASU’s impact in California, Arizona, and beyond.

With more than 25 years of experience across university systems, the nonprofit sector, and global education networks, Dr. Wiedeman brings deep expertise in administration, strategic visioning, evaluation, and advancement. During her decade at the University of Southern California’s Shoah Foundation, she directed the Institute’s education, research, and evaluation portfolios, secured multimillion-dollar gifts—including a $10 million global education initiative—and led the development of VR and AI-powered learning tools that reached more than 10 million learners in 90 countries.

Earlier in her career, Dr. Wiedeman was a tenured professor at Whittier College and held academic appointments at universities in the Bay Area, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Her scholarship has focused on language acquisition, testimony-based education, and cross-sector partnerships. She currently serves as an advisor to the Getty Research Institute and holds a BA and PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles.