Dr. Esmilda Abreu-Hornbostel

Overview

Dr. Esmilda Abreu-Hornbostel is a Visiting Associate Professor in the School of Design at Pratt Institute.2 She holds a master's degree in Psychology and a doctorate in Organization and Management.1 Her research focuses on leadership, corporate culture, and mentoring.1

Professional Experience

• Visiting Associate Professor, Pratt Institute (School of Design)2
• Adjunct Faculty, Montclair State University (School of Business)1
• Former Director of Equity and Diversity, Montclair State University1
• Former Executive Director, Women's Rights Information Center1
• Current Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Pratt Institute1

Research Interests

• Talent development via mentorship
• Leadership
• Organizational culture
• Infusing contemplative practices into pedagogy1

Awards and Honors

• Governor Whitman's PRIDE Award, New Jersey Department of Labor (1997)1
• Woman of Peace Award, Women's Federation of World Peace (1998)1
• Member of the Year Award, National Guild of Hypnotists (1998)1

Other Roles and Affiliations

• President, New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking3
• Steering Committee Member, ART Pride's Alliance for Arts and Health New Jersey1
• Founding Member, North Jersey GLSEN1
• Board of Trustee Member, Mental Health Clinic of Passaic1
• Established the Women's Leadership Committee, North Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce1
• Co-President, New Jersey Consortium of Women and Gender Studies1