Eight individuals from the UW–Madison School of Education have been selected as 2025-26 Pathway Program scholars through the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR).
Established in 2022 and funded by the Wisconsin Partnership Program, the Pathway Program supports the mentorship and professional development of scholars engaged in clinical and translational research at various stages of their academic careers. By strengthening mentor networks and guiding scholars toward their career development goals, the program promotes lifelong learning and sustained success.
AHEAD scholars
Three School of Education postdoctoral researchers have been selected for the AHEAD program, which addresses gaps in professional support and training often experienced by postdoctoral scholars.
This year’s AHEAD scholars from the School of Education include:
- Hannah Fry, postdoctoral research associate with the Wisconsin Center for Education Research and Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education (WCER)
- Amaka Okori, postdoctoral research associate with WCER
- Constance Richard, postdoctoral research associate with WCER
STRIDE scholars
Four faculty members in the School of Education were selected as STRIDE scholars. The STRIDE program is for early-career and junior faculty whose scholarship falls within the translational research spectrum. The 2025-26 School of Education STRIDE scholars are:
- Jina Chun, assistant professor, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education
- Kyesha Isadore, an assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education
- Jeffer Sasaki, assistant professor, Department of Kinesiology
- Joelle Taknint, assistant professor, Department of Counseling Psychology
LEADS scholar
In addition, Beth Fields, an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology, was selected for the LEADS program. LEADS supports the well-being and leadership development of mid-career faculty in the translational, biomedical research workforce who are committed to improving health for all in Wisconsin and contributing varied perspectives given their professional or personal experiences.
In total, 43 scholars from 26 departments spanning nine UW–Madison schools, colleges, and institutes make up the 2025-26 ICTR Pathway Program cohort.