Elaine Ward Ed.d.

Elaine Ward Ed.D. currently serves as the Carnegie Elective Classifications Research Lab Coordinator at the American Council on Education and as an Equity and Engagement Fellow with Campus Compact. With significant experience in higher education, Elaine has held various academic and leadership positions at Merrimack College since 2013, including Associate Professor and Special Assistant to the President for Civic and Community Engagement. Elaine's research focus includes community-engaged scholarship and program evaluation, as demonstrated through roles at the Institute for Community and Economic Engagement and as a visiting researcher with the Institute for Lifecourse and Society. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education and a Master of Education from UMass Boston, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services.