Celebrating Nathan L. Smith, MA, MSW, LCSW: Clinical Psychology Student Making Impactful Contributions on Resilience and Racial Trauma

2025-04-11T13:05:52-07:00

Celebrating Nathan L. Smith, MA, MSW, LCSW: Clinical Psychology Student Making Impactful Contributions on Resilience and Racial Trauma We’re thrilled to celebrate Nathan L. Smith, MA, MSW, a Clinical Psychology doctoral student, for his powerful contributions at the Division 39: Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology of the APA’s 44th Spring Meeting: Bodies in Praxis. Nathan L. Smith, MA, MSW, LCSW On April 6, Nathan presented on Black men’s resilience in the face of community and sexual violence, exploring the adaptive function of Black Rage through a psychoanalytic lens. His insights encourage deeper reflection on healing, empowerment, and [...]

Celebrating Nathan L. Smith, MA, MSW, LCSW: Clinical Psychology Student Making Impactful Contributions on Resilience and Racial Trauma2025-04-11T13:05:52-07:00

Ashley Collick Appointed Interim City Manager of San Juan Bautista

2025-04-01T18:26:51-07:00

Ashley Collick, M.A. Fielding Graduate University proudly recognizes alumna Ashley Collick for her appointment as interim City Manager of San Juan Bautista, California. She was appointed by the City Council, unanimously, in December and officially stepped into the role on January 7, 2025. She graduated from Fielding in 2024 with a master's degree in organizational development and leadership. Collick has 15 years of experience in municipal administration, most recently serving as Assistant City Manager for the city of Seaside, California, where she played a pivotal role in recreation, youth violence prevention, and employment development initiatives. Her passion for [...]

Ashley Collick Appointed Interim City Manager of San Juan Bautista2025-04-01T18:26:51-07:00

Fielding Students and Faculty Spark Engagement at the 2025 Society for Applied Anthropology Annual Meeting

2025-04-01T09:25:00-07:00

Portland, OR — Faculty, Students, and Alumni from Fielding Graduate University made a strong impact at the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) Annual Meeting this past week in Portland, Oregon, hosting two well-attended symposia chaired by David Blake Willis and Tracy Long that generated enthusiastic dialogue and insightful questions from attendees. Fielding has had a strong presence at SfAA for over a decade now, with numerous faculty, students, and alums presenting over the years.Presenters represented Fielding under the theme of applied scholarship and transformative education. Tracy Long shared her work on Applying Anthropology to the Human Side of Public Gardens, while [...]

Fielding Students and Faculty Spark Engagement at the 2025 Society for Applied Anthropology Annual Meeting2025-04-01T09:25:00-07:00

“The Fractured Kingdom” by Fielding faculty emeritus Jean-Pierre Isbouts wins the Excellence in Historical Non-Fiction Award

2025-03-19T07:38:58-07:00

SANTA BARBARA- “The Fractured Kingdom,” a hardcover written by Fielding’s Jean-Pierre Isbouts and published in 2024 by Morehouse Publishing ($20.97), has won the 2025 Excellence in Historical Non-Fiction Award. In the book, Dr. Isbouts argues that modern Christianity in America has been torn asunder by widely diverging doctrinal differences and the fault lines of our culture wars. He also shows that, though few may realize it today, Jesus’s ministry unfolded in a social and political crisis very similar to the one we face today. In fact, the truly catastrophic social conditions in early 1st century Galilee, mainly as the result [...]

“The Fractured Kingdom” by Fielding faculty emeritus Jean-Pierre Isbouts wins the Excellence in Historical Non-Fiction Award2025-03-19T07:38:58-07:00

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 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

Institute for Social Innovation Symposium 2025

2025-01-24T10:54:03-08:00

Institute for Social Innovation Symposium 2025 By: Dr. Charles McClintock & Hilary Lyn The Institue for Social Innovation and the Fielding Alumni Association present: Institute for Social Innovation Symposium 2025 Friday, January 24 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. –2 p.m. ET Register here: Https://alumni.fielding.edu/e/institute-for-social-innovation-symposium-2025/ This year's symposium features a diverse group of ISI Fellows, who will present their pioneering research tackling some of society's most pressing challenges. The event fosters a collaborative space for participants to engage with thought leaders and contribute to conversations focused on sustainable, just solutions. The ISI is committed to advancing innovative research that [...]

Institute for Social Innovation Symposium 20252025-01-24T10:54:03-08:00

Fielding Graduate University Sponsors Fearless Femme STEM Summit 2025

2025-01-17T11:37:19-08:00

Fielding Graduate University is proud to sponsor Fearless Femme: Propel Your Career in STEM 2025—a dynamic event designed to empower and inspire the next generation of innovators, leaders, and changemakers in STEM fields. This virtual summit is packed with insights and actionable strategies from leading experts to help you: Build Confidence: Learn to advocate for yourself with charisma and grow beyond your limits. Stay Resilient: Discover how to stay energized, avoid burnout, and flourish with strength. Develop Key Skills: Master negotiation, assertiveness, and the tools to supercharge your success. Drive Change: Amplify your voice and influence to create innovation in [...]

Fielding Graduate University Sponsors Fearless Femme STEM Summit 20252025-01-17T11:37:19-08:00

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