Leadership Studies at Saint Mary's College

01/05/2026

🎓✨ 25 Years. 25 Stories. One Ed.D. Community. ✨🎓
We’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saint Mary’s Ed.D. program with a special series spotlighting 25 members of our Ed.D. community—alumni, students, and faculty who lead with purpose, equity, and impact.

Follow along as we honor our legacy and share the stories shaping the future of leadership. Curious about pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership? Learn more at our upcoming Information Session on Monday, January 12 at 5:00 PM, where you’ll hear directly from the Ed.D. Program Director.

👉 Register here: gaels.education/infosessions

05/03/2022

It has been 20 years since our GLD exploration of leadership in the 21st century began. We continue to be inspired by our Alumni, their learning communities and the work they are doing in the world. If you are a graduate of the MA in Leadership program please join us on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 1 - 4 pm for:

Looking Back:
Celebrate two decades of leadership learning
Reconnect with your cohort and faculty
Share how your leadership practice has evolved
Cheer for the latest graduates

Being Present:
Make new friends and contacts
Have fun
Engage in leadership learning activities

Looking Ahead:
Introduce a new generation of learners to our evolving program
Contribute to the vision for the next 20 years
Inspire one another to continue adapting in service of leadership and making the world a more just and loving place.

We will be meeting outdoors. If you haven't done so already, please RSVP and forward this invite to your cohort-mates who might have missed it. The early turnout is exciting! We are grateful for the planning team that is coming together to make it all happen. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9AQzMi93yIIr_aYcZQ7rNmcjy-zghloFYsJxlAioU3NgpCA/viewform

We are actively building Cohort 46 to start in September! If you have colleagues or friends who might be interested in the MA in Leadership program, please sign them up to come on June 4 as well, and refer them to our website, and to one of our upcoming Information Sessions--May 18, 2022. https://admissions.stmarys-ca.edu/portal/ksoe_info_session =2.209005970.1468977253.1629915378-1929980742.1629915378

Thank you for your interest in joining us to celebrate 20 years of engaging learners in developing their leadership practice! We will be sending more information about the program as it develops. In the meantime, let us know if you anticipate joining us on June 4th. We are seeking alumni to partner....

05/03/2022

Another Cohort completes their MA in Leadership - Congratulations Cohort 44!!

06/07/2021

After over two decades of service at the Oakland Police Department, Master of Arts in Leadership alumnus Deputy Chief Nishant Joshi '16 will be sworn in as the new Chief of Police in Alameda.

“My education at SMC was truly life changing. Unlike traditional educational programs, my experience at SMC went beyond institutional learning. I have learned so much more about myself and am better prepared to serve others.”

After over two decades of service at the Oakland Police Department, Master of Arts in Leadership alumnus Deputy Chief Nishant Joshi '16 will be sworn in as the new Chief of Police in Alameda.

“My education at SMC was truly life changing. Unlike traditional educational programs, my experience at SMC went beyond institutional learning. I have learned so much more about myself and am better prepared to serve others.”

Please join us in celebrating Deputy Chief Nishant Joshi as he is sworn in as Chief of Police for Alameda Police Department this afternoon at 4pm PST.

Read more: http://ow.ly/59mI50F4SJx

05/05/2021

Join us on May 14th, 15th, or 16th from 10-2pm for the Hall-Tonna Values Accreditation! This offering is for Saint Mary’s College learners and graduates (MA in Leadership and Ed.D in Educational Leadership), or other individuals who have taken the Values Survey and read Values Shift.

Successful completion of this program will provide you with in-depth and practical knowledge in the Hall-Tonna Values Development System. Completing Level I Accreditation qualifies you to administer and interpret the Hall-Tonna Values Assessments for individuals.

RSVP here: http://ow.ly/kZqM50EspUU

01/07/2021

Are you interested in enhancing the performance and development of people in your organization in a time of rapid change and uncertainty? Join the Leadership Center 1/13 in this free one-hour webinar on how to engage in quality coaching conversations with employees and peers that help bring out their best in both performance and learning. RSVP: http://ow.ly/cvDo50CZNdU

11/17/2020

Join us for this free webinar with Maura Wolf!

We are in a moment where most women are managing enormous adaptive challenges in an increasingly complex world. Women are working overtime plus some to make life work during this pandemic.⁠
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We invite you to join us as we reflect on where we are thriving and remind each other of simple, but helpful tactics that can be applied in situations where we are facing the most challenges.⁠
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Join our Leadership Program for a discussion on Women and Resilience, December 3, 2020 at 12pm. Register: stmarys-ca.edu/master-of-arts-in-leadership/learn-event

10/30/2020

Have a safe and Happy from the Admissions Team Saint Mary's College of California. We are here to help you with your application or program questions.

Here is a little Halloween for you:

Ghost can’t finish apps
Because they have no fingers.
You do! Click Submit!

You’ll be the ghost with the most when you shake your BOO-ty to our instant Halloween hit, “Funky Ghost”!

10/12/2020

Become the leader you’ve been waiting for. Please join us for a free "Leadership Lunch" Tuesday, October 13, noon - 1 pm pacific time. Two extraordinary alums (Mina Wilson and Nabih Numair will be exploring the questions: What difference did it make in their careers to get an MA in Leadership? Why does an MA in Leadership degree matters now more than ever? You can register here: https://lnkd.in/dn8wBMr
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08/11/2020

Congratulations Cohort 41!! You all created an amazing virtual retreat . . . we are so excited for the gifts you bring to the world.

04/09/2020

Thank you! To all our alumni in the front lines including our police, fire, small business owners, and all of our first responders. Many of which are MA in Leadership grads.

Many of our Gaels become nurses and are on the front lines helping our communities stay safe and recover from COVID-19. Thank you for all that you are doing for us. Tag another nurse you appreciate.

Top row: Courtney de Leon ’15, Rebecca Sabatini ’12, Dr. Kristin Burstedt Leonard ’08 and Jarron Ramirez ’13

Middle row: Mike Prebil ’88, Brittany Morales ’10, Sierra Bailey ’16

Bottom row: Lauren Bailey ’10, Irie Rivera ’13, Julie Nisco ’09