EmpowerEdD Leadership Fund
Support the Doctoral Program
The 鈥淟ove Behind Leadership鈥� Fund was established in 2015 to pay it forward to the
榴莲视频 Doctoral Program. Rebranded as 鈥�EmpowerEdD Leadership鈥� in 2024, this fund empowers doctoral students by supporting their research, providing
support for travel to present, recognizing their doctoral achievements, and supporting
their writing. An investment in this fund provides students with recognition for their
scholarship, showcases the prestige of the program, and introduces the broader community
to the incredible doctoral students and alumni.
Every donation creates an enduring tribute to a person in whose honor or memory the
donation is made. This contribution endures through recognition of one鈥檚 donation
that leaves a legacy of your generosity and support for the Doctoral Program in Educational
Leadership. We thank you for your generosity and support of the Doctoral Program in
Educational Leadership!
We invite you to consider honoring someone who has been the love behind your leadership
鈥� maybe a peer, your cohort, dissertation chair or committee, staff member, or anyone
鈥� with a donation to the EmpowerEdD Leadership fund.
Your celebratory message will not only be a tribute to the graduates, and honor someone
special, but will also directly support our EmpowerEdD Leadership Fund. All donations made in honor or memory of someone special will be recognized on
the EmpowerEd Leadership Honoree website. 100% of the proceeds will go to the EmpowerEdD Leadership Fund.
鈥淲hen we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.鈥�
- Maya Angelou
2021 Inaugural Recipient: Jennifer Wesolowski
Established in 2020, the Ethel Kennedy Award for Human Rights Leadership honors Mrs.
Kennedy by recognizing others鈥� shared passion for promoting human rights, particularly
within the field of education.
2021 Inaugural Recipient: Sagrario Rudecindo-O鈥橬eill
Established in 2020, the Judith Johnson Memorial Award recognizes a doctoral student
whose work reflects Ms. Johnson鈥檚 legacy in social justice.
Scholars in Action: 鈥婨mpowering Your Potential to Make A Difference
Held on December 13, 2021, 5 鈥� 7 pm鈥�
With Special Guest鈥� Sara Kathleen Henry, Ph.D.鈥�
Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Heartful Editor
From Castles to Tassels
Where Our Docs Are Today
The 榴莲视频 Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership has been transforming
educational institutions P-16 over the last decade. Over 130 doctoral students and
more than 100 graduates are leading schools, colleges, and universities in the region
and beyond.
The map below represents our impact on the field of education. Enjoy exploring our
dynamic doctoral community by clicking the map image below and "zooming" in and out
and clicking on the icons, see key below. The graduation cap icon represent our graduates
and the castle icons represent our current students.
Become an EmpowerEdD Leadership Cohort Ambassador
