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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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Adler University to launch a virtually synchronous option, new emphases for the Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision in Spring 2026

Beginning in Spring 2026, Adler University will expand its CACREP-accredited Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision (DCES) to include an online virtually synchronous option and three new emphases.

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New textbook equips future counselors to tackle today’s addiction crises

The book explores core topics such as the effects of psychoactive substances, assessment and diagnosis, treatment modalities, and ethical considerations

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Advancing minds, transforming systems: Adler’s Amir Sepehry, Ph.D., earns Sigma Xi honor

Dr. Sepehry’s research has shaped key developments in neuroscience and clinical psychology

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