In this episode of 'Mastering the Next,' we have Dr. Alyssa Orlando, Director of Graduate Admission at Clark University in Massachusetts, discussing the significant impacts of decision-making biases in holistic graduate admissions review processes. Our interview explores how Clark University identifies and mitigates these biases to ensure fairness and equity, and what the future holds for holistic admission practices in promoting diversity and inclusivity.

Guest Name: Dr. Alyssa Orlando, Director of Graduate Admission at Clark University 

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acforlando

Guest Bio: Dr. Alyssa Orlando currently works as the Director of Graduate Admission at Clark University. Prior to Clark, Dr. Orlando worked at numerous institutions in the New England area, serving the GEM profession for the last decade. Alyssa leads the New England chapter of NAGAP (NEGAP) as President, and received the NAGAP Future Leader Award in April 2024 for her service to the association. Dr. Orlando also earned her Ph.D. in Leadership in Education in May 2024. Her dissertation research focused on exploring the potential bias within holistic master's admission processes. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ithaca College, and a master's degree in higher education from Boston College. Outside of professional obligations, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her husband, 1-year old son, and dog daughter. She also competes in the sport of powerlifting, where she won a USA Powerlifting national championship in June 2022.

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