GLSEN’s research is widely used for education policy advocacy as well as commonly cited in public media regarding LGBT student issues and school safety. Under his leadership, GLSEN Research focuses on understanding the school experiences of all students, specifically as they are related to issues regarding sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, the school experiences of LGBT parents, perceptions of educators and school administrators regarding school climate, and the utility of school- and community-based efforts regarding bullying and harassment and efforts to create safe and affirming learning environments. He has been conducting community-based research for over 20 years, including program evaluations for non-profit service organizations and for local government. Kosciw trained as a family therapist and has worked as a school counselor and psychoeducational consultant in elementary and secondary schools. in Psychological Services in Education from the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania.ĭr. in Psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences and an M.S.Ed. in Community Psychology from New York University, a B.A. who wish to conduct research on LGBTQ student experiences, and houses GLSEN's international initiatives which provide technical assistance to NGO and education leaders on LGBT issues in education across the globe.ĭr. The Institute also provides technical assistance to local GLSEN chapters and other safe school advocates in the U.S. For nearly two decades, the GLSEN Research Institute has supported the organization's mission by conducting original research on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression in K-12 education and evaluating GLSEN programs and initiatives. GLSEN is recognized worldwide as an innovative leader in the education, youth development and civil rights sectors fighting to end bias-based bullying, violence and discrimination in K-12 schools and promote a culture of respect for all. Joseph Kosciw is Director of the GLSEN Research Institute. When not fundraising and building meaningful partnerships to support our mission, Paul can be seen waiting in line at the Theatre Development Fund’s TKTS Booth for tickets to a Broadway show, reading Steve Berry’s latest historical fiction or baking Gluten-Free desserts.ĭr. Paul lives in New Jersey with his husband Christopher and their daughter Kensington. Their most accomplished moment is when he transformed Autism Speaks single-day awareness event, Light It Up Blue, into a month-long revenue-driving campaign executed in over 100 countries, on all seven continents and the International Space Station, raising an additional $10M to support research and awareness of autism spectrum disorders. Strategically designing unique mission-driven opportunities that advance meaningful engagement, Paul has raised over $360 million dollars to support the valuable missions he has served.

Paul is also skilled in navigating disruption and guiding entrepreneurial and data-driven teams that get results.Īn advocate for diversity and inclusion, Irwin-Dudek has dedicated their career to making the world a better place by supporting organizations such as the Autism Speaks, National Kidney Foundation, Genesys Works, Youth INC, American Cancer Society, and United Way.

Known as a visionary and collaborative leader, they have been recognized for aligning resources to a shared vision, defining strategic imperatives, and driving results across organizational boundaries. Paul Irwin-Dudek has over two decades of experience in creating and executing comprehensive fundraising plans building new revenue streams delivering seven-figure gifts engaging and growing corporate partners producing live & virtual events and collaborating with diverse philanthropic stakeholders and constituencies.

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