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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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Founders’ Days: Where Adler’s ideas began — and where the future takes shape

Founders’ Days celebrate our past and recognize Adler University’s future and its ability to serve communities facing complex challenges.

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Maira Jimenez Sanchez joins Adler University as faculty in health and wellness psychology

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Why education was the turning point for Joseph Mapp — and Chicago’s reentry strategy

Now leading the city’s Office of Reentry, Mapp draws on lessons from programs, including Adler University’s Institute on Public Safety and Justice, to build a more compassionate and connected system of support

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