About L.A.D. Academy
The mission of the Leadership, Advancement, and Development (L.A.D.) Academy is to foster the academic and leadership growth of Johns Hopkins University faculty throughout their careers. We help to attract the best, retain the best, and develop our leaders as individuals, members of their departments, and representatives of the university as a whole.
Comprehensive Faculty Development
The L.A.D. Academy is a resource hub for our faculty and members of the Johns Hopkins academic community to support their efforts in reaching their full potential. Watch this video to learn more.
Our Learning Pathways and Resources
Providing programming for faculty from hire to retire.
The L.A.D. Academy offers programs and resources that support our faculty from the time of hire up to the time our faculty are ready to retire. Programs are available regardless of academic rank, career stage, professional pathway, or discipline. Here are a few examples of what you’ll find on our site:
- Tailored programs designed to prepare faculty for leadership roles
- Practical sessions on academic success, career advancement, leadership, and more
- Opportunities to connect with senior faculty and academic leaders
Meet the Team
Our team includes leaders in fields ranging from public health and medicine to international relations and the humanities. They’re united by a passion for supporting Johns Hopkins faculty in realizing their full potential and striving for excellence throughout their careers.
Cynthia Minkovitz
Vice Provost for Faculty Development
Charlene Gamaldo
Associate Vice Provost
Julianne Perretta
Executive Director
Jun Fang
Director of Instructional Design
Rachel Salas
Director of Academic Career Design and Program Portfolios
Jaelyn Watson
Program Coordinator
Special Announcements
Stay updated on our programs, events, and faculty development milestones.
At Johns Hopkins University’s Mentorship in Motion Summit: Elevating Your Career, Wellness, and Rising in Purpose, the L.A.D. Academy served as a featured contributor, helping set the tone for the day through an immersive LEGO® Serious Play® kickoff roundtable that engaged participants in hands‑on building, storytelling, and intentional reflection. The L.A.D. Academy also led the session Your Mentorship Signature: Leading with Strengths, Roles, and Purpose, which attendees highlighted as a standout for introducing practical mentorship strategies in an engaging, memorable format. Across both experiences, participants emphasized the Summit’s strength in fostering meaningful cross‑departmental connections and expanding mentorship perspectives across the university community.
RACHEL SALAS SHARES TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP
What happens when ancient design principles meet modern medicine? In Feng Shui Meets Sleep Medicine, Rachel Salas invites readers into an unexpected and engaging exploration of how environment, wellbeing, and clinical care intersect. Drawing on both personal insight and professional expertise, Rachel shows how looking beyond traditional boundaries can open new ways of thinking about sleep, health, and lifelong learning. We’re excited to feature this piece as an example of the thoughtful, innovative work our team brings to the broader community.
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