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Jennifer Sturge Participates in Panel Discussion on Book Challenges, Bans and Promoting Inclusive Literature
Jennifer Sturge, Core Faculty in Education, specifically in the school library endorsement program, participated in a panel discussion titled Off the Shelf: Book Challenges, Bans and Promoting Inclusive Literature sponsored by ADL Education and the American Association of School Librarians. Book challenges and bans have been increasing across the country, both in schools and districts…
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Beth Dennison Releases “The Co-Regulation Revolution”
Beth Dennison ’10 (New England, MA), a master somatic psychotherapist and author based in Massachusetts, released The Co-Regulation Revolution in September 2023, which recently achieved the status of #1 New Release in Clinical Psychology on Amazon. This publication combines co-regulation theory and applied psychology with simple practices for immediate use, marking the latest addition to…
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Susie Spikol Receives 2023 Educator of the Year Award
Susie Spikol ‘94 (New England, MS) was honored by the Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) as their 2023 Educator of the Year. CCCD chose its awardees based on “the recipient’s efforts to steward a conservation ethic and awareness through their personal and professional work.” Spikol serves as the Community Programs Director and a Teacher-Naturalist at…
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James Van Auken Assumes Role of Business and Organizational Leadership Coach at Consolidated Analysis Center
James Van Auken ‘19 (PhD, GSLC) assumed the role of Business and Organizational Leadership Coach at Consolidated Analysis Center, Inc., which is renowned for delivering unique expertise and cutting-edge technology to support critical national security missions and government modernization initiatives for U.S. government customers. Van Auken’s doctoral research centered on leaders who integrate mindfulness into…
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Shandell Maxwell Publishes “Keep Going: A JEDI Journal for Activists”
Shandell Maxwell ’21 (GSLC PhD) recently self-published a new journal entitled Keep Going: A JEDI Journal for Activists. The resource aims to inspire activists to reflect and document lived experiences and social observations for meaning, motivation, affirmation, and reconciliation. She was also featured in Canvas Rebel Magazine, which utilizes storytelling to highlight small business owners,…
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Etta Jackson Accepted to the Fulbright Specialist Program
Etta Jackson ’20 (GSLC, PhD) has been accepted to the Fulbright Specialist Program. She will be working directly with The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development, which provisions geo-information and allied technologies for sustainable development, in Kenya. Jackson is Board Chair, Founder, and CEO of the Institute for Conscious Global Change. Learn more…
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Ed Droste ’22
Ed Droste ’22 (Los Angeles, MA), the well-known front man of the indie rock band Grizzly Bear, has recently embarked on a unique career change, obtaining a license as an associate therapist in California. At 44, Droste serves as an independent therapist, providing multifaceted, evidence-based counseling with a specialization in addressing issues such as depression,…
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Kathy Hoffman ’22
Kathy Hoffman ‘22 (GSLC PhD) has been appointed as an Advisor in the Director’s Office of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. She joined the agency in 2018. In her new role, she will provide policy, analytic, research, and legislative management advice and support to the Director and executive leadership on policy issues…
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Tawana Davis ‘21
Tawana Davis ‘21 (GSLC PhD) recently hosted the organization’s annual Sistah Soul Search weekend retreat in partnership with colleagues to provide free breast cancer screenings for young women and the LGBTQIA+ community. Davis is the Co-Founder/Executive Director of Soul 2 Soul Sisters, a grassroots, loved-based, racial justice nonprofit organization focused on Black healing, health and…
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Alesia Grace Thompson
PhD in Leadership and Change student Alesia Grace Thompson is the new Co-Chair of the Association for Conflict Resolution’s Section of Workplace Ombuds. Thompson is the CEO, and Principal Owner of ClearVision Mediation Services, LLC. She also works in the Economic Assistance and Employment Support Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services as their…
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Mitch Kusy
Professor of Organization Learning and Development in the Graduate School of Leadership & Change and a 2005 Fulbright Scholar Mitch Kusy, delivered a keynote address at the 2023 Association of Occupational Health Professionals conference. He shared the stage with his colleague, Steve Wiesner, MD. Their presentation, “Burnout, Turnover, Medical Errors, and Sleepless Nights: Addressing the…
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Renee Charney
Renee Charney ’17 (GSLC, PhD) accepted the position of Affiliate Professor in the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Program housed within the School of Business of Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Charney is the Founder and CEO of Charney Consulting and has over 25 years of corporate experience in coaching, learning, leadership,…
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