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

The Climate Family

2025-03-31T15:10:14-07:00

The Climate Family For many families, Friday Night Family Night is a cherished tradition—a time to pause, connect, and spend quality time together. It’s a moment to step away from the busyness of the week and focus on what matters most- family. Andrew Sears, doctoral student Clinical Psychology This tradition is also an opportunity to come together around shared values, which is why we’ve launched The Climate Family. As part of Fielding's Climate Alliance, this weekly gathering invites you and your family—grandma, mom, dad, sister, aunt, or anyone you consider family—to add a new dimension to your Friday [...]

The Climate Family2025-03-31T15:10:14-07:00

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 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

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