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

  • Nikki Huijun Li Launches Inclusive Virtual Practice, Kitchen Table Psychotherapy

    Nikki Huijun Li, ’23 (New England, MA, Dance/Movement Therapy), opened Kitchen Table Psychotherapy, a virtual therapy practice based in Massachusetts. The practice is built with care and intention—to center and serve marginalized populations, particularly Queer, POC, and Neurodivergent adults and couples.   Li integrates tools from dance/movement therapy, relational work, and social justice–focused approaches to help…

  • Antioch Faculty Member Publishes Chapter on Single-Session Therapy for Survivors of Acid Attack Violence in Cambodia

    We are pleased to announce that Jason J. Platt, PhD, from Antioch University New England’s Counseling, Psychology, & Therapy department, has published a new chapter in a significant volume on single-session psychotherapy. The chapter, entitled “Single-Session Therapy for Survivors of Acid Attack Violence in Cambodia,” was authored by Miller, J. K., Platt, J.J., & Marn,…

  • Mike Young Named Senior Fellow at Eisenhower Media Network

    Mike Young, Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) ‘14 (GSLC, PhD), recently joined the Eisenhower Media Network (EMN) as one of their senior fellows. EMN offers alternative analyses untainted by Pentagon or defense industry ties and counters Washington’s establishment narrative on most national security issues of the day. EMN opposes systemic corruption, nepotism, and the undue influence that…

  • Nan Koltnow Chase Co-Authors Exploration of America’s Evolving Cannabis Culture

    Nan Koltnow Chase ‘76 (College, BA) is co-author of How I Got You Your Ounce: A Pot Dealer’s Journey Through American History with researcher David Belmont. Published by BookBaby, this memoir is an insider’s view of how American popular culture and weed culture grew side-by-side during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.  Jimmy X…

  • Luanne Johnson Quoted in GBH Article on Snake Habitat Project

    Luanne Johnson ’16 (New England, PhD in Environmental Studies) was quoted in “Massachusetts ecologists build a winter ‘hotel’ for snakes” on GBH 89.7 Boston Public Radio. The story highlights ecologists in Massachusetts who have built a subterranean “hotel,” a 20×20-foot hibernaculum reaching 11 feet below ground, to give snakes a safe winter refuge. In the…

  • Beyond Boundaries: The Expansive Scholarship of Antioch’s Leadership and Change Faculty

    The faculty of Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change program exemplifies a rare blend of scholarly rigor, interdisciplinary reach, and social commitment. Their work spans psychology, sociology, education, leadership studies, organizational change, literature, the arts, and neuroscience—united by a shared purpose: advancing leadership that serves justice, equity, and transformation. This commitment takes concrete form.…

  • Megan Moon Featured in Dayton Daily News for Her Inspiring Nonprofit Leadership and Advocacy

    Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management student Megan Moon was recently featured in the Dayton Daily News for her extensive contributions to the nonprofit sector and her dedication to humane education, sustainability, and community well-being. Moon has worked across sectors, including education, environmental advocacy, and animal protection. In 2017, she founded the Humane Education Coalition…

  • Grant Chemidlin to Publish Poetry Collection Celebrating Queer Love, Queer Joy, and Chosen Connection

    Grant Chemidlin’s ‘23 (Los Angeles, MFA) will have his new poetry collection, In the Middle of a Better World, published by Central Avenue and distributed by Simon & Schuster on February 3, 2026. Chemidlin describes the book as a defiant celebration of queer love, queer joy, and chosen connection. As he says, “I am incredibly…

  • Belinda Marie Preston-Cash Earns PsyD in Research and Leadership

    Chaplain Belinda Marie Preston-Cash ‘03 (Antioch McGregor, MA) earned her PsyD in Research and Leadership in 2025. She is known for her compassionate chaplaincy and innovative approach to empowering individuals and communities. Through her private practice, Tears for Tay Recovery LLC, she integrates clinical assessments, life coaching, and SAP/DOT certification with evidence-based best practices. Her…

  • Antioch University Advances Relational-Cultural Theory Across Scholarship And Practice

    Antioch is enhancing its leadership in Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) through new initiatives in partnership with the International Center for Growth in Connection (ICGC). Together, they are creating spaces for relational practice to thrive across disciplines, strengthening community, amplifying voices, and promoting social change. This commitment is evident in the Relational-Cultural Theory Fellowship, which provides resources…

  • Lynn Horan Featured on Epistemic Alchemy Podcast

    Lynn Horan ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) was a recent guest on the Epistemic Alchemy podcast, hosted by leadership scholar, author, editor, and GSLC alum Mohammed Raei, ’16. The episode, “Feminist Constructivist Grounded Theory,” explores Horan’s pioneering research on the lived experiences of millennial women clergy who have left active ministry due to violations of interpersonal boundaries…

  • Cyndi Cain Fitzgerald Contributes to 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report on Data and Analytics

    Cyndi Cain Fitzgerald ’25 (Online, BA) was honored to be selected as an expert panelist for the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Data and Analytics Edition, an influential annual publication that identifies the trends, technologies, practices, and skills shaping the future of data and analytics in higher education. “The Data and Analytics Horizon Report research…