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LEADERSHIP + governance

Meet the dedicated leaders guiding Adler University’s mission and vision. Learn how our leadership shapes our commitment to education, equity, community impact, and the success of our students.

Adler University's President, Dr. Lisa Coleman.

The president

Lisa Coleman, Ph.D., leads Adler University with a bold vision — championing education, sparking innovation in health, and forging connections that drive lasting change.

MEET PRESIDENT COLEMAN

Senior Leadership team

Get to know Adler’s Senior Leadership Team and how their expertise and guidance help shape our programs, strategy, and impact every day.

Senior Leadership
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Board of trustees

Meet Adler University’s Board of Trustees; leaders who provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure our mission and vision stay strong and future-focused.

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Why starting a hobby as an adult can feel so hard — and why you should embrace beginnerhood

Many adults struggle to carve out space for hobbies because of lack of time, money and resources. Unlike childhood, adulthood comes with time pressures and responsibilities.

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Adler Community Health Services awarded grant from Chicago Community Trust to expand mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth

Investment deepens affirming care partnerships across Chicago schools and community organizations.

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A commitment to community care earns student Maiya Gillespie the Joy MacPhail Scholarship

Maiya Gillespie still remembers the long conversations across a table at a youth drop-in center in Victoria, British Columbia — sharing coffee, listening to young people’s stories, and helping meet everyday needs like food, clothing, and laundry. 

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