Janet L Dahlem

Janet L Dahlem is an Associate Professor at Santa Clara University (SCU), where she has been since 1990. She served as program director of the Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies (MAHS) for 18 years and was a key leader in developing this program in 2004. Her work integrates holistic health with social justice, transformative learning, community engagement, feminism/gender justice, and environmental and food justice. She prioritizes integrative healing approaches and systemic change to address health disparities.

Her research and teaching emphasize the intersection of personal well-being with societal and environmental challenges, reflecting her identity as an educator-activist. She has been honored with the 2017 Sister Anne Joachim Moore Lectureship, recognizing her contributions to holistic health advocacy and scholarship.

While no specific grants or student advisees are listed, her leadership in curriculum development and community-centered initiatives highlights her dedication to advancing holistic health education. Her personal commitment to holistic therapies underscores her professional and lived integration of integrative healing practices.