Maria Cseh

Dr. Maria Cseh serves as Professor of Human and Organizational Learning at The George Washington University's Graduate School of Education and Human Development, where she has directed the Human and Organizational Learning Doctoral Program for 15 years. Her unique interdisciplinary expertise bridges engineering, international business, and adult education, creating innovative approaches to global leadership development and cross-cultural organizational change.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Adult Education (specialization: Global Human Resource Development) - The University of Georgia
• M.A. in Adult Education - The University of Georgia
• M.S./B.S. in Electronics Engineering - The Polytechnic Institute, Cluj, Romania
• M.A. in Business Administration (focus: International Management) - Additional credential
• Certificate in Global Policy Studies

Dr. Cseh's research centers on adult learning, organizational development, and global leadership with particular emphasis on cultural competence and sustainable solutions. Her work integrates indigenous knowledge systems with contemporary organizational challenges, examining how traditional learning frameworks can inform innovative approaches to complex global issues. Recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on sustainability, climate crisis response, and urban environmental challenges through the HRD lens.

Her scholarly contributions include:

• ADHR Outstanding Issue Award (2015) for co-editing the special issue on Green HRD
• Two-term elected service on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Human Resource Development
• Advisory Board membership for multiple international journals
• International lecture series and conference presentations across Europe and Asia

As Director of the HOL Doctoral Program, Dr. Cseh has cultivated a supportive environment for diverse doctoral students while maintaining active international collaborations. Her current work includes European Union-funded research initiatives and contributions to climate crisis response frameworks through the HRD Masterclass podcast series, demonstrating continued relevance in addressing contemporary global challenges through organizational learning perspectives.

Her research group actively explores intersections between sustainability, leadership development, and cross-cultural competence, with recent projects examining urban sustainability challenges and indigenous approaches to organizational health. The team maintains strong international connections, particularly with Central European institutions, facilitating comparative studies on leadership development in emerging economies.