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Welcoming Wes Reel as DEEP Change Manager

Welcoming a New Partner to the DEEP Team

Wes Reel

The CEMI-DEEP project team welcomes Wes Reel as our new DEEP Change Manager. Wes will support DEEP, as well as other CEMI project initiatives, as we operationalize our Change Management Strategy, helping prepare, engage, and support staff across Ithaca AA&D, including the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and Weill Cornell Medicine through our implementation of Kindsight Ascend.

Background and Expertise

Wes brings a diverse background in leading organizational change, digital innovation, and cultural readiness across higher education, franchise operations, and automotive industries. Most recently, he served as a Change Management Advisor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he led project initiatives, team workshops, training programs, and leadership consulting.

Operationalizing Our People-Centered Strategy

Wes believes that successful change requires building trust, creating clarity, and helping people move forward with confidence. As he steps into his role to bring the DEEP Change Management Strategy to life, his approach will focus on:

  • Listening First: Serving as a trusted partner who asks meaningful questions to create practical, people-centered solutions.
  • Mindful Adoption: Approaching every implementation milestone with intention and genuine consideration for the staff impacted.
  • Bridging Experiences: Aligning overarching university goals with the day-to-day human experience of upcoming system changes.

Wes is eager to learn, build strong relationships, and make a positive impact across the Cornell community. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!