Chalisa Kaewla

Chalisa Kaewla

Chalisa Kaewla

Ed.D. Student, Adult Learning and Leadership

Research Discipline/Bio

Doctoral candidate in Adult Learning and Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University, and Co-President of the Doctoral Student Association. My primary research explores how cultural influences shape individual change, adult development, and transformative learning, with a special focus on Designing Your Life (DYL) methodologies. I have expertise in leadership, creative learning workshops, and qualitative research, as well as supporting courses in action learning and advanced adult learning theory as a graduate assistant. An art enthusiast, I enjoy pottery, printmaking, and photography, which complement my global perspective and foster creativity and adaptability in my studies and work with students.

Educational Background

Master of Education, Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2022.

Publications/Exhibitions

Kaewla, C. (2024). Bridging transformative learning in programs to livelihood by designing your life. In L. Fabbri, M. Fedeli, P. Faller, D. Holt, & A. Romano (Eds.), Proceedings of the XV Biennial International Transformative Learning Conference (p. 432). Teachers College, Columbia University.

Organization & Leadership

Last Updated: Nov 3, 2024

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