Ginger Hobbs Lever

Ginger Hobbs Lever, Ed.D., is a faculty member in the MPA Program at the University of New Hampshire, where she teaches with a focus on integrating organizational development theory and practice. She currently serves as Director of the Office of Organizational Development and Training Services at the NH Department of Health and Human Services, bringing extensive professional experience in public sector leadership and workforce development.

Education:

• Ed.D. in Learning, Leadership, and Community, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Administration and Supervision, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
• Master of Adult and Occupational Education, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
• B.A. in Business Administration, UMass/Boston (Boston State College), Boston, MA

Her research and professional interests center on transformative learning in organizational and community contexts. Key areas include organizational development, workforce planning, leadership, adult education, and community engagement. Her work emphasizes the value of relationships and relevance in higher education's partnerships with communities.

While no peer-reviewed publications are listed in the provided text, her professional work reflects a strong applied focus on public sector training, curriculum design, and employee engagement strategies within state government and higher education institutions.

Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned.

She has contributed to academic instruction as an adjunct faculty member at the University of New Hampshire and Manchester Community College, and has held administrative and teaching roles at UNH Manchester and Merrimack College. Although no formal advisees are listed, her leadership in educational programs suggests mentorship and training roles. Her work spans curriculum development, program leadership, and strategic workforce planning, particularly within public service sectors. She has directed the NH Bureau of Education and Training and currently leads organizational development initiatives at the state level.

Labs and Teams: Ginger leads the Office of Organizational Development and Training at the NH Department of Health and Human Services, where she oversees teams focused on training, workforce development, and employee engagement across the department.