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

  • Lillian Drakeford Named Interim Dean of Newly Merged Colleges at Central State University

    Lillian Drakeford ‘10, ‘06 (GSLC, PhD; Midwest, MEd) is assuming the role of Interim Dean for the newly merged Colleges of Education and Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Central State University. Central State University is Ohio’s only public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and a distinguished 1890 Land-Grant Institution. This merger aims to…

  • Karen Sprinkel Ancelet Publishes “The Thriving Self: A Holistic Guide to Healing Trauma”

    Karen Sprinkel Ancelet ‘93 (Seattle, MA) published her book, “The Thriving Self: A New Paradigm for Healing Trauma in the Mind, Body and Spirit and Moving Beyond It.” This comprehensive guide uniquely explores the new diagnostic dimension of how individuals store or locate trauma—in the mind, body, or spirit. The book provides insights on using…

  • Lee Schwartz Varon Publishes a Kids Book About Overdose to Educate and Support Families

    Lee Schwartz Varon ‘95 (Los Angeles, MA) published A Kids Book About Overdose. Varon wrote this book to support, educate, and encourage families going through addiction recovery. The book explains how a drug overdose can happen, what an addiction is, what it may look like if someone overdoses, and what emergency medical help may look…

  • Colleen Donaldson Featured in New Book Highlighting Dance/Movement Therapy as a Vital Alternative in Psychiatric Care

    Colleen Donaldson ‘14 (New England, MA) was featured in Rob Wipond’s book, Your Consent is Not Required: The Rise in Psychiatric Detentions, Forced Treatment, and Abusive Guardianships, published by BenBella Press. The interview explores Donaldson’s use of dance/movement therapy (DMT) in inpatient hospitals to effectively address issues like paranoia and catatonia, emphasizing the need for…

  • Tiffany Thomas Has Story Featured in New Book on Bravery and Self-Healing

    Tiffany Thomas ‘18 (Los Angeles, MAP) has a story in the recently published collection titled, How to Be Brave: Self-Healing Tools for Love Warriors. Published by Brave Healer Productions, this collection features stories from experts across many fields sharing their experiences of bravery. The book explores how bravery can manifest in unexpected ways. Through its…

  • Lynn Horan Explores Embodied Social Change and Psychological Safety for Women Leaders on “The Edge of Everyday” Podcast

    Lynn Horan ‘24 (GSLC, PhD) was a recent guest on the Edge of Everyday Podcast with actor, theologian, and leadership coach Sandra Bargman. The conversation focuses on Horan’s recent chapter on embodied social change in the recently published Routledge anthology, Leadership at the Spiritual Edge: Emerging and Non-Western Concepts of Leadership and Spirituality (edited by…

  • Brook Hale Joins Stanford University of School of Medicine as a Qualitative Researcher

    Brook Hale ‘24 (GSLC, PhD) joined the team of scientists at Stanford University of School of Medicine as a qualitative researcher following the publication of her dissertation titled: “The Anatomy of Physician Fulfillment: Strategies Beyond Burnout.”  Hale’s research explores the tension and power struggle between healthcare executives and physicians. She highlights the importance of meaningful…

  • Stephen Southern Quoted in “Fodor”

    Stephen Southern, EdD, core faculty member of the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MACP) program at Antioch University’s Santa Barbara campus, was recently quoted in an article in Fodor exploring why vacation settings often enhance couples’ intimacy. The article, titled “Here’s Why Vacation Sex Is Better, According to Experts,” gathers insights from relationship specialists…

  • Beth Boynton Publishes “The Medical Improv Toolkit”

    Beth Boynton ‘03 (New England, MS) has published a book titled, The Medical Improv Toolkit: 10 Simple Activities to Promote Safe Care, Healthy Workplaces, & Rewarding Careers! The book provides healthcare professionals and paraprofessionals a way to develop critical interactive skills, which contribute to positive relationships, dynamic teamwork, transformative leadership, and a culture of safety. …

  • Fayth Parks Elected to Technical Assistance Collaborative Board of Directors

    Fayth Parks, PhD, Professor of Leadership and Psychology in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC), a national nonprofit based in Boston, Massachusetts. TAC focuses on developing solutions for housing and community support services for low-income…

  • Renee Bradford Joins Board of Directors for the Berrett-Koehler Foundation

    Renee Bradford, PhD in Leadership and Change candidate, has joined the Board of Directors for the Berrett-Koehler Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to “create equitable, regenerative, and loving spaces that draw wisdom from all of the Berrett-Koehler community to support changemakers in co-creating a world that works for all.”  Bradford’s research explores the intersections of…

  • Techa L. Smalls-Brown Appointed Director of the College of Charleston’s Sisters of Septima Program

    Techa L. Smalls-Brown, PhD in Leadership and Change student, has been named Director of the College of Charleston’s Sisters of Septima Program. The Sisters of Septima (SOS) is a new initiative in the School of Education named after educational and Civil Rights trailblazer, Septima P. Clark. The teacher leadership development program, which just formed its…