Dr. Leslie Boozer honored by alma mater
San Diego resident inducted into Hall of Distinguished Alumni by University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY (10/23/2023) — University of the Cumberlands was proud to honor distinguished alumni at the school's annual Homecoming celebration. Among other honored alumni, Dr. Leslie Boozer, a resident of San Diego, CA, was inducted into Cumberlands' Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
Dr. Leslie Boozer earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in business administration and history/political science from Cumberlands. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor (JD) from University of Cincinnati, her Master of Education (EdM) in Education Policy and Management from Harvard University, and a Doctor of Education (EdD) from Harvard University in their Urban Superintendents Program. Dr. Boozer currently serves as chair of the Department of Leadership Studies and Professor of Practice at the University of San Diego. Her work is anchored in her experience as an urban schools practitioner, researcher, and leader. Her research topics include educational policy, leading for social justice and equity, K-12 leadership and change management in urban and suburban school districts, and conflict resolution and human resource management.
Cumberlands is proud to honor distinguished alumni such as Dr. Leslie Boozer for their accomplishments, work ethic, character, and service to others. Not only has Dr. Boozer represented the values of her alma mater, but she has also shown unwavering devotion to the improvement of society, using her knowledge, skills, and talents to advance her community toward health, safety, unity, and success.
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Dr. Boozer (left) receives award commemorating her induction into Hall of Distinguished Alumni at UC