Dr. Scott R. Mickelsen
Rural Community Leaders Fellow (2023)
Owner, New Heights Consulting
Dr. Scott Reed Mickelsen grew up on a ranch in southeast Idaho. While growing up, he gained his passion for the rural way of life through agriculture and the great outdoors. After graduating, he spent the last 25 years helping improve two-year colleges and developing national and international partnerships. Throughout his career, he has worked hard to provide enrichment for the community, employees, and students.
Some career highlights are growing colleges, increasing budgets, enhancing employee morale, chairing accreditation site visits and enhancing cutting edge programs. Mickelsen now owns New Heights Consulting Services and uses the past 25 years of experience to help communities, schools and colleges reach their fullest potential.
