GWALA Nomination Process
Nominations for GWALA
Cohort 6 of the George Washington Academic Leadership Academy (GWALA) has been selected. This year’s cohort represents a dynamic and diverse mix of leaders from across GW’s academic units. We are proud to welcome individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and leadership aspirations to the program.
Nominations for Cohort 7 will open in May 2026. To be eligible for GWALA, candidates must be full-time employees who have been at GW for at least one year. Ideal participants are leading a lab, department, academic unit, or team—or have a strong interest in taking on an administrative leadership role. GWALA welcomes individuals from all academic units across the university.
For questions about eligibility or the nomination process, please contact the GWALA Program at facultyaffairs
email [dot] gwu [dot] edu.
To learn more, read the recent article in GW Today about Cohort 5 graduation and visit the GWALA overview page.
GWALA Program Schedule
Fellows engage in a series of sessions* to build key competencies. The schedule is as follows:
- Setting Intentions & Strategic Direction – 9/12/25
- Making Quality Decisions – 10/17/25
- Managing & Motivating People – 11/14/25
- Navigating Change & Uncertainty – 12/12/25
- Addressing Conflict with Confidence – 1/16/26
- Cultivating Emotional Intelligence – 2/13/26
- Sharpening Skills & Tools for Effective Communication – 3/6/26
- Graduation Lunch Celebration – 4/17/26
* 9:00am - 12:00pm
The program also offers additional leadership development opportunities including:
- Insightful Dialogues: Engage with a diverse array of GW’s senior leaders through interactive sessions that provide valuable perspectives and guidance.
- Project Mentorship: Benefit from both individual and group mentoring on your projects to refine your approach and achieve better outcomes.
- Campus-Wide Networking: Expand your professional network by connecting with colleagues from various departments across the campus.
- Executive Coaching and Feedback: Take advantage of personalized executive coaching and receive comprehensive feedback through a 360 multi-rater feedback process and/or the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Personal Impact Report to understand your leadership impact and areas for growth.
Hear from some of our graduates:
- Blog from Tamara A. Henry Ed.D., Cohort 5
- Blog from Erin Wentzell, Cohort 5
- Blog from Tamara Taggart, Cohort 4
- Blog from Iselin Gambert, Cohort 4
- Blog from Jameta Nicole Barlow, Cohort 3
- Blog from Christopher Cahill, Cohort 3