Heather N. Maietta, Ed.D.

Heather Maietta is a professor in the Doctorate of Higher Education Leadership program at Regis College. Her research examines the impacts of college closure, first-generation doctoral students, and the success of adult learners. Her most recent publications include journal articles on adult learners, a monograph entitled Career Coaching: Fundamentals, Applications, and Future Directions, a coedited book entitled The T-professional Model and Undergraduate Education: Advancing Talent Development, and a book chapter entitled "When First-Generation College Students Become Doctoral Candidates". She sits on the editorial board for the Journal of the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, is a board certified coach, a National Association of Colleges and Employers coaching faculty member, and a Facilitating Career Developments national trainer