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What’s happening with Antioch’s Alumni, Faculty, and Staff

  • Elana Micahl Haviv Appointed to New Role at Rutgers University

    Elana Haviv ‘08, ‘23 (Midwest, MA; GSLC, PhD) has been appointed a visiting scholar at the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights (CGHR) at Rutgers University. In this new role, she will contribute to interdisciplinary research, collaborate on projects focused on atrocity prevention and transitional justice, and engage in public education in…

  • Jill Tracy Explores Moral Courage in Leadership in New Scholarly Publication

    Jill Tracy, PhD in Leadership and Change student and Chief Executive Officer of United Planet, has published a new chapter titled “Morally Courageous Leadership and Motivation: Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi” in The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Leadership and Organizational Change (Palgrave Macmillan, Cham). The chapter offers a compelling exploration of leadership, moral courage, and motivation…

  • Amy Morrison Presents Workshop at International Expressive Arts Therapy Association Conference

    Amy Morrison, Program Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Art Therapy Concentration in the School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy at Antioch University New England, presented a workshop at the 16th International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) Conference—the only international nonprofit organization dedicated to intermodal expressive arts in therapeutic settings. Morrison’s workshop, Contemplative…

  • Susan J. Erenrich to Release New Volume on Music and Grassroots Leadership for Social Change

    Susan (Susie) J. Erenrich ’10 (GSLC, PhD) will publish Volume 2 of A Grassroots Leadership & Music for Social Change Primer for Educators, Organizers, Activists & Rabble-Rousers in 2025. This compelling volume features contributions from authors around the world who are expanding the field of leadership through bottom-up, collaborative, and horizontally-based approaches. It continues a…

  • Jimmy Karlan Inspires Hands-On Science Learning Through “Very BIG tiny Challenge”

    Jimmy Karlan, EdD ’82 (New England, MST with K–12 biology certification), Faculty Emeritus in Antioch’s Environmental Studies Department, continues to spark curiosity and wonder in young scientists. Recently featured in the Brattleboro Reformer, Karlan’s “Very BIG tiny Challenge” invited students to explore the natural world through close observation and creative storytelling. Using science journals, magnifiers,…

  • Carolyn Love Inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame

    Carolyn Love ’13 (GSLC, PhD) was recently inducted into the prestigious Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. A visionary changemaker and fierce advocate for justice, she is widely recognized for her leadership and unwavering commitment to equity and social transformation. A nationally respected consultant, educator, and thought leader, Love serves as an affiliate professor of nonprofit…

  • Donna Pearce Co-Authors Groundbreaking Book on Transformational Leadership

    Donna Pearce ’85 (BA) co-authored a bold and timely new book, STOP! Shift the Energy at Work: A New Approach for Leaders & Teams, published by Alchemy at Wrk (2024). The book offers a fresh perspective on leadership and organizational transformation, emphasizing the power of energy, intention, and co-creation in shaping human systems. Pearce brings…

  • Blaisdell, Dietz, and Howard  publish an article in Ethnic and Racial Studies

    Syntia Santos Dietz, Associate Faculty in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Antioch New England, along with Howard, C. M., and Blaisdell, B., published an article in Ethnic and Racial Studies, titled “I’ll still continue to rise: Black Women’s Experiences in Academia.” This article examines the challenges faced by early-career Black women faculty at Predominantly White Institutions…

  • Atim Eneida George Champions Ethical Leadership, Cultural Storytelling, and Global Impact

    Atim Eneida George ’20 (GSLC, PhD) is making a profound impact through her leadership at the intersection of education, technology, and cultural storytelling. Affectionately known as Dr. G, she continues to inspire and transform communities around the world. In March 2025, George partnered with Emmanuel Dorley, PhD, to co-lead the Osun State Study Tour, presenting…

  • Amy Coleman Appointed Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer at Microsoft

    Amy Coleman ‘95 (Seattle, MA) has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Microsoft. In this new role, Coleman will lead Microsoft’s global Human Resources organization, supporting more than 220,000 employees worldwide, and continue to foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. She joins Microsoft’s senior leadership team, reporting directly to…

  • Ruth Rosenhek Releases Gripping Debut Novel Set in a Dystopian Near-Future Australia

    Ruth Rosenhek ’95 (New England, MS) published her debut novel, The Meeting Place, a dystopian thriller set in the near-future Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The story follows three women—Gale, Lis, and Sara—who navigate a society unraveling under environmental disasters, pandemics, and authoritarian control. As government forces implement mass detainments and surveillance,…

  • Cyndi Cain Fitzgerald to Present on Data Feminism in National Webinar Series

    Cyndi Cain Fitzgerald ’25 (Online, BA) has been selected to present at the Women in Data Management & Governance monthly webinar, a new series sponsored by Dataversity, the educational arm of Data Management International (DAMA). Her presentation, based on her 2025 Student Success Symposium research titled “Data Feminism Principles in Higher Education: Cultivating Equity and…