Wendy A. Ritch

About Wendy A. Ritch

I am a dynamic higher education leader, educator, and researcher with deep expertise in administration, curriculum design, program evaluation, assessment, and accreditation. Throughout nearly three decades in academia and public health, I’ve built a reputation for connecting vision to execution—aligning institutional goals with meaningful, measurable outcomes.My work bridges teaching, research, and leadership with a focus on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). As both a strategic thinker and collaborative problem-solver, I thrive on developing creative solutions that strengthen organizations, empower teams, and expand access to quality education and health care.Highlights include: Director-level experience overseeing academic operations, assessment, research, and accreditation.🧩 Development and instruction of over 40 graduate and undergraduate courses, integrating intersectionality, health equity, and global health. 19 successful grants and consulting contracts totaling $7M+. 50+ research presentations and 15 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles and evaluation reports.🤝 Proven success in fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability across complex institutional environments.I am energized by opportunities to advance mission-driven organizations through thoughtful leadership, data-informed strategy, and inclusive excellence. Please message me if you know of a position for which I might be well-suited. Thank you!

Experience

1. Lecturer 3

   Rutgers University New Brunswick

   Sep 2016 — Present · New Brunswick, NJ, US

   WOMEN\'S, GENDER & SEXUALITY STUDIES:Spring 2026: Gender, Art and Society (x3, online); Introduction to Gender, Race and SexualityFall 2025: Gender, Art and Society (x3, online)Spring 2025: Gender, Art and Society (x3, online)Fall 2024: Gender, Art and Society (x3, online)Spring 2024: Gender, Art and Society (x3, online)Fall 2023: Gender, Art and Society (x3, online)Spring 2023: Gender, Art and Society (x2, online)Fall 2022: Gender, Art and Society (x2, online)Spring 2022: Gender, Art and Society (x2, online)Fall 2021: Gender, Art and Society (x2, online)Spring 2021: Gender, Art and Society (x2, online)Fall 2020: Gender, Art and Society (x2, online)Spring 2020: Gender, Art and Society (x2, online)Fall 2019: Gender, Art and Society (online); Introduction to Gender, Race and Sexuality (x2, online); LGBTQ+ StudiesSpring 2019: Gender, Art and Society (online)Fall 2018: Gender, Art and Society (online)Spring 2018: Introduction to Gender, Race, and Sexuality (x2); Gender, Art, and Society (x2, online)Fall 2017: Introduction to Gender, Race, and Sexuality (x2, one online)Spring 2017: Introduction to Gender, Race, and Sexuality (x2, one online); Gender, Culture, and RepresentationFall 2016: Introduction to Gender, Race, and SexualityENGLISH - WRITING PROGRAM:Fall 2017: Expository Writing I (x2)HONORS COLLEGE:Fall 2017: Honors College Forum (x2)

Education

• Mount Holyoke College

  BA, Political Science and Religion

  1986 — 1990

• Rutgers University

  ABD, Urban Systems/Urban Health Focus

  2012 — 2022

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  MA, Political Theory and American Politics

  1992 — 1996

• Harvard University

  MTS, Theology and Women's Studies in Religion

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Qualitative Research
• Curriculum Design
• Management
• Program Development
• Social Services
• Administration
• Clinical Research
• Grants
• Policy Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Workshop Facilitation
• Healthcare
• Team Leadership
• Teaching
• Public Relations
• Career Counseling
• Program Evaluation
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Research
• Policy
• Strategy
• Analysis
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Editing
• Adult Education
• Budgets
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Proposal Writing
• Data Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Visual Arts
• Higher Education
• Interviews
• Leadership Development