Diversity - Alumni
As a result of their studies, experiences, and excellent faculty guidance, GSEHD alumni are expert makers of change. Their gained knowledge and inclusive leadership meets the needs of an ever-complex-world and aids them in tackling the most challenging problems in education and human development.
Alumni Features on EdFix
EdFix is GSEHD’s official podcast hosted by Dean Michael Feuer. EdFix aims to open the conversation about the practice and promise of education, as well as tackle some of education’s most complex issues through discussions with researchers, practitioners, policymakers. Amongst regular guests on EdFix are GSEHD alumni who share effective strategies and provocative ideas that themselves and others use to work towards positive and inclusive changes in the realm of education.
Episode 16: “What if a robot takes my job?” Workforce Development in an Era of Change What is the real impact of technology and process transformation on American workers? Are we doing enough to prepare the modern workforce at a time of growing inequality and stagnant wage growth? Dr. Mary Kay Vona, Principal in Ernst & Young LLP's People Advisory Services, and Dr. Ellen Scully-Russ, Associate Professor of Human and Organizational Learning, discuss the changing nature of work, talent shortages in the U.S., and curricula to support the jobs of the future.
Alumni Making a Difference
Alumna Maranda Ward Received Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement
March 4, 2025
Dr. Maranda Ward (Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction) received recognition for her work in advancing equity and anti-racism in health sciences education.
Alumna Dr. Adjoa Asamoah Presents Keynote at GW's MLK, Jr. Week
March 4, 2025
GSEHD alumna Dr. Adjoa Asamoah presented the keynote address at this year's Martin Luther King, Jr. Week at GW.
Alumna Profiled, "Champion of the Student Underdog: The Life and Times of Dr. Lisa Cooper Wilkins"
March 4, 2025
Alumna Dr. Lisa Cooper Wilkins (Ed.D., Higher Education Administration) was profiled by The Guardsman, City College of San Francisco's student-run newspaper.
Alumna, Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah, Spotlighted in GW Magazine Article, "Advancing the Narrative"
March 4, 2025
Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah (EdD, Educational Administration and Policy Studies) was highlighted in the GW magazine for her advocacy on issues of the Black community.
Faculty Lead Inclusive Education Efforts in West Africa
March 4, 2025
Dr. Gresham, Dr. Engel and alumna Elaine Walton led a hybrid workshop in Senegal titled, "Raising the Bar: Real-World Rigor" as part of their IIES initiative.
Counseling Alumnus Interviewed about State Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Support
March 4, 2025
GSEHD alumni Steve Upchurch was interviewed on Indianapolis Fox 59 News about the services he provides through Indiana's Bureau of Rehabilitation Services.
GSEHD Alumnus Glen Gummess's Documentary Aired on Public Television
March 4, 2025
GSEHD alumnus Glen Gummess (master's, Educational Technology Leadership) produced a documentary, "From Slavery to Glory," aired on Chicago WTTW-TV.
GSEHD Alumnus Dr. Antonio Ellis Published in the Journal of Educational Foundations
March 4, 2025
Dr. Ellis co-authored "A Qualitative Analysis: Black Male Perceptions of Retention Initiatives at a Rural Predominately White Institution."