Laurel Adler

Dr. Laurel Adler serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Health Care Management within the College of Health and Human Services at California State University Long Beach since 2013. She additionally holds an adjunct faculty position at the University of San Diego during summer terms since 2002, teaching California Credentialing in Career Tech Education Administration.

Education

• Doctorate from University of La Verne
• Master's degree from California State University Los Angeles
• Bachelor's degree from University of California Irvine

Research Focus

Her research centers on health career pathways and workforce development, specifically tracking outcomes for high school students enrolled in health career programs. She examines the effectiveness of health career internships during junior and senior years through longitudinal studies funded by major grants.

Research Projects and Grants

Dr. Adler authored the successful US Department of Labor Youth Career Connect grant tracking student outcomes in Health Career Pathways and led a James Irvine Foundation-funded project measuring internship impacts. These projects involved collaboration with University of California Riverside and focused on evidence-based workforce development strategies.

Professional Affiliations

• Board of Directors, International Partnership Network (2006–present)
• Chair, WASC accreditation visiting committees (California and Hawaii)