Dr. Jesse Moland Jr. is a researcher, educator, and author with over 20 years of leadership experience in diverse fields, including K-12 schools, technology, and logistics. He is currently an adjunct assistant professor teaching graduate-level research courses and serving on dissertation committees. Additionally, he draws on his experience and expertise to help schools and organizations navigate leadership dilemmas and other challenges.
While his research is centered on the digital divide and educational inequity, Dr. Moland’s leadership experience prompted him to include studies of leadership and organizational culture. The role of leaders as catalysts of change cannot be underestimated and must be considered when addressing any inequity, particularly at the organizational level. Years of personal experience provide anecdotal data that helps bring his presentations to life and connect his research with his audience.
Though versed in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, Dr. Moland leans toward qualitative methodologies, particularly hermeneutic phenomenology. This preferred methodology is known to help uncover the underlying meanings of issues and elevate the voices and experiences of those affected, which is particularly salient when examining inequities and organizational culture.
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Dr. Jesse Moland 