About LAD Academy
The mission of the Leadership, Advancement, and Development (LAD) Academy is to foster the academic and leadership growth of Johns Hopkins University faculty throughout their careers. We help to attract the best, retain the best, and develop our leaders as individuals, members of their departments, and representatives of the university as a whole.
Comprehensive Faculty Development
The LAD Academy is a resource hub for our faculty and members of the Johns Hopkins academic community to support their efforts in reaching their full potential. Watch this video to learn more about how we work.
Our Learning Pathways and Resources
Providing programming for faculty from hire to retire.
The LAD Academy offers programs and resources that support our faculty from the time of hire up to the time our faculty are ready to retire. Programs are available regardless of academic rank, career stage, professional pathway, or discipline. Here are a few examples of what you’ll find on our site:
- Tailored programs designed to prepare faculty for leadership roles
- Practical sessions on academic success, career advancement, leadership, and more
- Opportunities to connect with senior faculty and academic leaders
Meet the Team
Our team includes leaders in fields ranging from engineering and medicine to international relations and the humanities. They’re united by a passion for supporting Johns Hopkins faculty in realizing their full potential and striving for excellence throughout their careers.
Heather Andersen
Senior Program Manager
Kofi Anning
Senior Academic Program Coordinator
Jennifer Van Beek
Academy Manager
Ralph Etienne-Cummings
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Jun Fang
Director of the Instructional Design LAD Academy
Charlene Gamaldo
Associate Vice Provost of the Provost’s LAD Academy
Chanell Jones
Senior Administrative Coordinator
Roland J. Thorpe, Jr.
Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity
Julianne Perretta
Executive Director of the LAD Academy
Rachel Salas
Director of the Provost’s LAD Academy Early-Career Program Portfolios
Antoinette S. (Toni) Ungaretti
Director of the LAD Academy Mid- and Advanced Career Program Portfolios
Special Announcements
Stay updated on our programs, events, and faculty development milestones.
CHARLENE GAMALDO NAMED IEE JANUARY EDUCATOR OF THE MONTH
The Institute for Excellence in Education (IEE) named the LAD Academy’s Dr. Charlene Gamaldo January’s Educator of the Month. In this video, she reflects on the importance of personalizing teaching to help learners achieve their goals.
