Meet Joshua Gaul, a strategic leader, digital transformation expert, and award-winning innovator in instructional design and educational technology. With over 20 years of experience in higher education and nonprofit leadership, Josh has consistently delivered results at the intersection of organizational change, academic innovation, and emerging technology. As Associate Vice President and Chief Digital Learning Officer at Edge, Josh spearheads transformative initiatives that help institutions navigate the evolving demands of 21st-century education. Drawing on a robust background in digital communications, adult learning theory, and strategic planning, he empowers institutions to reimagine teaching and learning—whether in face-to-face, hybrid, HyFlex, or fully online environments.
Josh’s impact is grounded in a deep understanding of institutional needs. He has led large-scale LMS transitions, built faculty development ecosystems, designed professional learning programs, and guided strategic planning efforts across campuses. His teams provide the consulting, design, and digital learning services that Edge member institutions rely on to increase student engagement, improve retention, and scale program growth. He’s not only a technologist—he’s a bridge-builder. With advanced degrees in organizational leadership and a proven track record of managing remote teams and multimillion-dollar budgets, Josh is uniquely equipped to partner with academic leaders and faculty to build future-ready institutions. His leadership has shaped national conversations around digital learning through roles with the U.S. Distance Learning Association, Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and Emerging Learning Design. As the fastest-growing professional service at Edge, Josh’s team brings institutions the insight, tools, and confidence to succeed in a landscape that demands agility, collaboration, and innovation. Connect with Josh to learn how a forward-thinking digital learning strategy can power long-term success—for your students, your faculty, and your mission.