Sean Maiwald

Sean Maiwald is a Lecturer at Gallaudet University in the Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program under the School of Civic Leadership, Business and Social Change. Holding a Master of Public Policy from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Government from Gallaudet, he is currently pursuing a doctorate at the University of Illinois, Springfield, focusing on deaf leadership in the public sector.

• Ph.D. candidate in Public Administration (University of Illinois, Springfield)
• MPP from The George Washington University
• B.A. in Government from Gallaudet University

His research explores deaf leadership dynamics in public administration, with a focus on policy frameworks and organizational management. His recent scholarly contribution examines leadership values and needs assessments among deaf and hard of hearing leaders.

Sean has taught extensively in public administration, including courses on budgeting, strategic leadership, quality management, and policy processes. He also founded reFort and co-founded the Virtual ASL Academy (a deaf-owned education business) and served as president of the District of Columbia Association for the Deaf (DCAD).