Lindsey J. Kaiser

Lindsey J. Kaiser is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Maine, within the College of Education and Human Development. Her work focuses on anti-racist educational leadership, equitable school systems, and community-engaged research. She holds a Ph.D. (2024, University of Washington), M.S. (2014, University of Wisconsin–Madison), and B.S. (2008, Slippery Rock University).

**Education Background**:

• Ph.D. in Educational Policy, Organizations, and Leadership, University of Washington (2024)
• M.S. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin–Madison (2014)
• B.S. in Elementary & Special Education, Slippery Rock University (2008)

**Research Interests**: Dr. Kaiser examines how educational leaders can dismantle systemic racism through participatory action research, policy reform, and collaborative community partnerships. Her work emphasizes racial justice, power structures, and equitable collaborations. She critiques and redesigns traditional academic spaces to center marginalized voices.

**Publications Trends**: Her recent work (2023–2025) highlights boundary-spanning leadership practices, restructuring conferences for equity, and supporting white principals in adopting anti-racist stances. These studies blend empirical research with actionable frameworks for systemic change.

**Grants & Advising**: No grants explicitly listed. She teaches courses in organizational learning, educational leadership ethics, and social foundations of education. Her advising focus aligns with anti-racist pedagogy and policy advocacy.

**Collaborations**: Engages with community leaders, school districts, and researchers to co-create equitable education systems, emphasizing participatory methodologies and dignity-centered practices.