An advocate for engaged scholarship and the liberal arts, Dr. Mary Ward-Bucher brings nearly two decades of experience in academic administration, university teaching, and student advising. In her most recent roles, Dr. Ward-Bucher helped manage and implement academic programming for the Dialogue Institute as well as the CLA Office of Community Engagement. In addition to her professional work, she has participated in leadership and service with a number of local and global community empowerment organizations. Her research interests include international relations, American religious history, interreligious movements, migration/immigration, and community-engaged learning.