Jillian Lain recently obtained her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Marian University where she studied the impact of Evidence Based Practices on employee experiences in the workplace. She is also a graduate of the University of Indianapolis, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Youth and Child Programming. Immediately following her undergraduate degree, she attended DePaul University and obtained her Master’s degree in Sociology, with a focus on urban sociology and youth services in 2010.Throughout her career, Jillian has worked with various non-profit organizations with a common focus in working with youth and within youth programming locally, regionally, and nationally. Jillian is currently the Executive Director of Center Strategy and Integrated Student Support at the Center for Vibrant Schools at Marian University and is a seasoned adjunct instructor in the Sociology Department at the University of Indianapolis.