Becoming an adlerian

Explore stories, reflections, and features that capture what it means to become an Adlerian. Learn about the experiences, values, and voices that shape our community and its commitment to social justice.

Woman with long dark hair wearing a light blue blazer, white top, and layered pearl necklace, smiling confidently against a plain light gray background—balancing style and poise in today’s fast-paced AI workplace.

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 Organizational 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 gray 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 honors. 

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A person stands outdoors in front of a large glass-paneled structure, wearing a gray cardigan over a black shirt, smiling at the camera—capturing the spirit of empowering youth through the SJP Experience.
February 4, 2020

The SJP Experience: Helping Create a Safe and Empowering Space for Youth

A middle-aged man with gray hair, wearing glasses, a gray blazer, and a white shirt, smiles at the camera against a plain white background, embodying the spirit of workers rights and advocacy.
January 27, 2020

The SJP Experience: Helping Migrant Workers Fight for Their Rights

Two people at a protest embody climate activism, holding signs—one reading "SAVE AMAZÔNIA," another with a painted Earth inside a heart—spreading hope and inspiring action among a crowd on a city street.
November 19, 2019

Climate Activism: Turning Pain into Action and Hope

Shirley Aldana, a Change Agent with short brown hair and glasses, smiles at the camera in a blue top and light pink lipstick, set against a plain gray background.
November 12, 2019

Change Agent: Shirley Aldana

Change Agent Nazanin Fasihi, in a white blazer, sits on the arm of a yellow sofa in a brightly lit living room with colorful cushions and framed art on the walls.
November 12, 2019

Change Agent: Nazanin Fasihi

A healthcare worker checks another person’s blood pressure while two others observe in a room with red flooring and white walls, highlighting the importance of increasing access to mental health care.
November 12, 2019

By Land or by Sea, Increasing Access to Mental Health Care

A person wearing a red vest and headband stands outdoors holding a painted ceremonial drum, symbolizing reconciliation, with city buildings and stacked white chairs in the background.
November 12, 2019

Education, a Step on the Road to Reconciliation

A Vancouver Graduate in cap and gown with a "Valedictorian" sash receives a cord from a faculty member in academic regalia, marking the privilege of achievement during the ceremony.
November 5, 2019

Vancouver Graduate Encourages Peers to Use Their Privilege to ‘Make Space’ for Others

A diverse and inclusive Chicago graduate in graduation attire stands at a wooden podium, speaking into a microphone against a black background.
October 31, 2019

Chicago Graduate Calls on Class of 2019 to ‘Create a More Diverse and Inclusive Reality’

Two women wearing name badges stand close together and smile, with one woman’s arm around the other, in front of a framed portrait on a wall at the ICASSI event for Adlerians in Romania.
September 6, 2019

Learning from Adlerians Around the Globe: A Student’s Experience at ICASSI in Romania

A person in military camouflage uniform stands outdoors next to a vehicle, smiling, with trees in the background—reflecting resilience and insights from military psychology.
August 30, 2019

Military Psychology Student Champions Social Justice Despite Health Obstacles

A woman stands and speaks to four seated colleagues around a conference table in a modern office with large windows, highlighting the benefits of Organizational Leadership.
August 28, 2019

Why Study Organizational Leadership?

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