Ethnography Salon: Excavating Stories of Community Trauma for the Greater Good with Theresa Southam, PhD

2025-03-18T10:11:34-07:00

Ethnography Salon: Excavating Stories of Community Trauma for the Greater Good with Theresa Southam, PhD, Author and Educator Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7-8:30 A.M. PT Zoom Link: Meeting ID: 513 473 250 – https://fielding-edu.zoom.us/j/513473250 Transforming Trauma Through Social Change In this workshop, associated with her new book, Transforming Trauma through Social Change – A Guide for Educators, Dr. Theresa Southam will guide participants in accessing "trauma wisdom." This wisdom evolves as individuals and communities engage in the ongoing process of resistance. Using a liberating structure called "9 Whys," we will explore which stories emerge and which do not [...]

Ethnography Salon: Excavating Stories of Community Trauma for the Greater Good with Theresa Southam, PhD2025-03-18T10:11:34-07:00

Wendy Muhlhauser-Tingblad, PhD, Honored as Keynote Speaker at International Women’s Conference in Paris, France

2025-03-18T08:44:44-07:00

Dr. Muhlhauser-Tingblad, Ed.D. Fielding Graduate University proudly celebrates Dr. Wendy Muhlhauser-Tingblad, Ed.D. (Leadership for Change, '21), for her remarkable contributions as a keynote speaker at the 6th International Women’s Conference on Mental Health and Spirituality in Paris, France. Dr. Muhlhauser-Tingblad was the only speaker selected to receive a special award recognizing the excellence of her presentation. During the conference, she also took the opportunity to honor Dr. Marie Fielder and the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education alongside Dr. Taylor and Dr. Henderson. Reflecting on her experience, Dr. Muhlhauser-Tingblad shared: "I am finding it impossible to [...]

Wendy Muhlhauser-Tingblad, PhD, Honored as Keynote Speaker at International Women’s Conference in Paris, France2025-03-18T08:44:44-07:00

Fielding graduate Sarah Baite Kitonsa presented at the 2025 International Association of Autoethnography and Narrative symposium

2025-03-14T09:32:18-07:00

Sarah Baite Kitonsa, Ph.D. Recent Fielding School of Leadership Studies graduate Sarah Baite Kitonsa presented at the 2025 International Association of Autoethnography and Narrative symposium. Her presentation title was "Autoethnography is not Just a Research Methodology. It’s a way of Life." "It was an honor to share the space with elders and pioneers in the field of autoethnographic research, as well as seasoned researchers whose life experiences are not merely fleeting moments but sources of learning for creating a better world. I shared findings from my doctoral research on how college-educated immigrant women from East Africa navigate their careers [...]

Fielding graduate Sarah Baite Kitonsa presented at the 2025 International Association of Autoethnography and Narrative symposium2025-03-14T09:32:18-07:00

Fielding Faculty Annabelle Nelson, PhD, Presented at The Qualitative Report (TQR) Conference 2025

2025-03-13T08:54:37-07:00

Fielding Faculty Annabelle Nelson, PhD, presented research for the third year at The Qualitative Report (TQR) 16th Annual Conference,  Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Annabelle Nelson, Ph.D. This year Annabelle’s research examined the mental imagery of archetypes and emotions in creating space in the inner world for transformation.  Her participants reported that this type of imagery created peace, calm and greater awareness.  Even though the imaginal process was sometimes playful as in seeing the archetype of Goofy, or deep in seeing a Nordic goddess, or bittersweet in seeing a father who had passed, the experience prompted resolution of difficult emotions. [...]

Fielding Faculty Annabelle Nelson, PhD, Presented at The Qualitative Report (TQR) Conference 20252025-03-13T08:54:37-07:00

Upcoming Speaking Engagements with President John L. Bennett, PhD

2025-03-12T12:54:34-07:00

Fielding Graduate University President John L. Bennett, PhD, will be featured at several events in 2025, sharing insights on leadership, coaching, and the evolving landscape of education. These engagements are an opportunity to learn more about the impactful work he is involved in. Upcoming Events: March 21, 2025 – Speaker, Penn State Professional Development Conference Dr. Bennett will present at the Penn State Professional Development Conference, an event dedicated to advancing leadership and innovation in higher education and professional development. View the conference schedule here. July 7-8, 2025 – Panel Member, Coaching and Technology Summit, New York University As a [...]

Upcoming Speaking Engagements with President John L. Bennett, PhD2025-03-12T12:54:34-07:00

Fielding Community Gathering in Palm Springs 

2025-03-11T09:26:00-07:00

Fielding Alum Bill Huffaker, PhD, and Trustee Maria Sanchez, PhD, cordially invite you to a Fielding Community Gathering with President John L. Bennett, PhD Thursday, March 20, 2025 5 – 7 P.M. Palm Springs, CA (Address provided upon R.S.V.P.) Please R.S.V.P. by contacting Development Manager Marlen Bautista at giving@fielding.edu or (805) 898-4029. Please join us for an evening of connection and conversation with President John L. Bennett, PhD, along with Fielding alums, faculty, and friends. This special gathering will bring together members of our vibrant community to reconnect, engage, and celebrate Fielding’s mission of lifelong learning and social justice. Attending this [...]

Fielding Community Gathering in Palm Springs 2025-03-11T09:26:00-07:00

Fielding Graduate University Launches the Fielding Climate Alliance: A Call to Action for Climate Change

2025-03-06T12:24:26-08:00

Join us for Fielding Climate Alliance Interest Night on March 17, 2025, at 5 P.M. PT | 8 P.M. ET Zoom: 934 657 175 Fielding Graduate University is proud to announce the launch of the Fielding Climate Alliance, a new campus-wide, student-led initiative aimed at positioning Fielding at the forefront of climate action. The initiative, spearheaded by Clinical Psychology doctoral student Andrew Sears, reflects Fielding’s commitment to addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. “Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can’t see it. Listen to your drum and your drum only. [...]

Fielding Graduate University Launches the Fielding Climate Alliance: A Call to Action for Climate Change2025-03-06T12:24:26-08:00

Fielding Alum Margie Warrell, Ph.D. Releases Her Sixth Book, The Courage Gap

2025-03-05T09:41:54-08:00

Fielding Alum Margie Warrell, Ph.D. Releases Her Sixth Book, The Courage Gap Author: Margie Warrell, PhD Fielding alum Margie Warrell, PhD (‘20), has released her sixth book, The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Action (Berrett-Koehler). Drawing from research in human development, psychology, and leadership, Margie offers a practical framework to help individuals bridge the gap between knowing and doing, empowering them to take bold, decisive action. About Margie Warrell, PhD Margie, who earned her PhD in Human Development and Organizational Change at Fielding, previously served as a Senior Partner in Board & CEO Succession at Korn Ferry before launching [...]

Fielding Alum Margie Warrell, Ph.D. Releases Her Sixth Book, The Courage Gap2025-03-05T09:41:54-08:00

Fielding Celebrates Dr. Jamie S. Hughes: Advancing Moral Psychology and Social Justice

2025-03-04T15:16:55-08:00

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Jamie S. Hughes, a faculty member in Fielding’s Applied Psychology Program, for her continued contributions to the field! Dr. Hughes recently published an article with colleague J.N. Olson (in press) titled "Who deserves access to basic human rights? Incarceration, illegal acts, and inferences about deservingness," which will be featured in Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology. In addition, Dr. Hughes will be presenting her research on February 2025 at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Annual Meeting in Denver, CO. Her presentation, "Significance quest in minority contexts: Fusion, altruism, and well-being [...]

Fielding Celebrates Dr. Jamie S. Hughes: Advancing Moral Psychology and Social Justice2025-03-04T15:16:55-08:00

Ethnography Salon: Latino Self-Actualization and Intergenerational Growth with Andres Versage, Ed.D.

2025-02-28T09:36:54-08:00

Welcome to the Ethnography Salon! We meet on the first Wednesday of every month from 7- 8 A.M. PT at this Zoom: https://fielding-edu.zoom.us/j/513473250. The Ethnography Salon is for students, alums, faculty colleagues, and friends who are interested in or already using ethnographic methodology and tools. We discuss research, methods, challenges, and findings. The Salon helps participants to build an understanding of the epistemological and ontological issues involved in contemporary ethnography: how we experience ethnography as a methodology, as a way of seeing, and as a way of engaging with social reality. A principal objective is the sharing of skills relating [...]

Ethnography Salon: Latino Self-Actualization and Intergenerational Growth with Andres Versage, Ed.D.2025-02-28T09:36:54-08:00

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