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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.

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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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Adler alumna and professor Falguni Shah, Ph.D., transforms doctoral research into published book

When Falguni Shah, Ph.D., began her doctoral research at Adler University as a student in the Doctor of Philosophy in Organisational Leadership program, she had one question in mind: Why do so many women struggle to advance into leadership roles despite their qualifications? 

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A woman with long straight blonde hair wearing a pink blazer over a black top, posed against a plain grey background, reflects Chelsea Minhas’s commitment to building communities at Adler University.

Building communities through connections: Chelsea Minhas brings her experiences to Adler University

From an early age, Chelsea Minhas was able to spot the cracks in the system. 

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An older man with thinning hair wearing a dark polo shirt stands against a plain light Grey background, facing the camera and smiling slightly—an Outstanding International Psychologist recognized by the American Psychological Association.

Neal Rubin, Ph.D., ABPP, named 2026 Outstanding International Psychologist by the Society for Global Psychology of the American Psychological Association

For decades, Neal Rubin, Ph.D., ABPP, has dedicated his career to advancing psychology, championing human rights, mentoring future professionals, and building meaningful connections across borders. That lifelong commitment has now earned him one of the field’s highest international Honours. 

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