Natalie Houghtby Haddon
About Natalie Houghtby Haddon
Natalie Houghtby Haddon serves as the Associate Director at the GW Center for Excellence in Public Leadership at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2001. She holds degrees in Political Science, New Testament, and Human Sciences, and focuses on curriculum design, faculty recruitment, and leadership program development.
Work at The George Washington University
Natalie Houghtby Haddon has held the position of Associate Director at the GW Center for Excellence in Public Leadership since 2001. In addition to her role as Associate Director, she serves as an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University, contributing to the academic environment for over 24 years. Her work focuses on leadership development and executive education, where she designs curriculum and programs tailored for university-based executive education.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Houghtby Haddon earned her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and International Relations from Boston University, where she studied from 1976 to 1980. She later pursued her M.Div/D.Min at Claremont School of Theology, completing her studies from 1982 to 1993. Houghton Haddon achieved her Ph.D. in Human Sciences, with a focus on New Testament and Public Policy, from The George Washington University, studying from 2000 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in faculty recruitment and business operations within academic settings.
Curriculum Design and Program Development
Houghton Haddon has extensive experience in designing curriculum and programs specifically for university-based executive education. Her work emphasizes the importance of effective leadership training and development. She aims to generate resources through grants and business development to support leadership programs, ensuring that they meet the evolving needs of students and professionals in the field.
Goals and Initiatives
Natalie Houghtby Haddon has expressed a goal to write additional books focusing on women in the gospels. She aims to create momentum around social imagination and change leadership, reflecting her commitment to fostering innovative approaches to leadership and social change. Her initiatives are geared towards enhancing understanding and engagement with leadership concepts in contemporary contexts.