POPPY FITCH, Ed.D.
CONSULTING
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Dr. Poppy Fitch consults on a variety of education and social justice topics. Following are some testimonials of her work in these areas.
For more information, get in touch with Poppy via her Contact page. |
HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
"As a leader, Poppy employs strengths-based practices in her work with students and with her colleagues and team members. The result is a safe, motivating environment in which all are able to do their best, and effectively contribute to the goal of student success. Undoubtedly, Poppy’s success in her role, including program design for disability support services, creating a framework for Title IX compliance, and advocating to better serve the needs of military students, may be attributed, in part, to her ability to recognize and leverage the individual strengths of her team, and to apply her own strengths of empathy and communication."
— Lisa Medina, University Registrar, California State University San Marcos
"Poppy is a courageous leader... She always ensures that those that she has the ability to impact are motivated and inspired to achieve their best through meaningful work and the transformative power of education."
— Amber Eckert, Vice President, Student Services, Alliant International University
STRENGTHS TRAINING, MENTORING AND COACHING
"An author, practitioner, and Gallup certified Strengths Mentor and Coach, Poppy embodies a strengths focused leadership style. She provides great leadership while managing through tough situations, and always is sought out because of her positive and empathetic style."
— Ron Gaschler, Strengths Coach & Educator
FOSTER YOUTH
"Poppy Fitch was the deserving recipient of the Junior League's 2018 Spirit of Community award, presented at our Gala on October 13. Poppy spoke of her upbringing as a foster youth, which is of critical interest to the Junior League of San Diego and our community focus, and moved the audience with her uplifting words of triumph and philanthropy."
— Joni Flaherty, President Junior League of San Diego
DISABILITY, ACCESS, & INCLUSION
"Poppy cares very deeply and genuinely and this comes through in all that she does and is. During a presentation, Poppy spoke from her heart about her passion for making education accessible for all students. Poppy leads with and lives this passion, and she has been an inspiration to me in my career journey."
— Suzanne Akemi Sannwald, Teacher/Librarian, West Hills High School
STUDENT EQUITY
"As we move toward equity in our work, Poppy’s expertise in trauma-informed care serves many of the students currently experiencing postsecondary education. Recently, we co-presented a workshop for former foster youth and former foster youth care providers where Poppy shared some of her rich research findings. Following our workshop, the youth and care providers swarmed her; they wanted more of her expertise and more of her authentic caring nature."
— Marilee Bresciani Ludvik, Ph.D., Professor, San Diego State University
"As a leader, Poppy employs strengths-based practices in her work with students and with her colleagues and team members. The result is a safe, motivating environment in which all are able to do their best, and effectively contribute to the goal of student success. Undoubtedly, Poppy’s success in her role, including program design for disability support services, creating a framework for Title IX compliance, and advocating to better serve the needs of military students, may be attributed, in part, to her ability to recognize and leverage the individual strengths of her team, and to apply her own strengths of empathy and communication."
— Lisa Medina, University Registrar, California State University San Marcos
"Poppy is a courageous leader... She always ensures that those that she has the ability to impact are motivated and inspired to achieve their best through meaningful work and the transformative power of education."
— Amber Eckert, Vice President, Student Services, Alliant International University
STRENGTHS TRAINING, MENTORING AND COACHING
"An author, practitioner, and Gallup certified Strengths Mentor and Coach, Poppy embodies a strengths focused leadership style. She provides great leadership while managing through tough situations, and always is sought out because of her positive and empathetic style."
— Ron Gaschler, Strengths Coach & Educator
FOSTER YOUTH
"Poppy Fitch was the deserving recipient of the Junior League's 2018 Spirit of Community award, presented at our Gala on October 13. Poppy spoke of her upbringing as a foster youth, which is of critical interest to the Junior League of San Diego and our community focus, and moved the audience with her uplifting words of triumph and philanthropy."
— Joni Flaherty, President Junior League of San Diego
DISABILITY, ACCESS, & INCLUSION
"Poppy cares very deeply and genuinely and this comes through in all that she does and is. During a presentation, Poppy spoke from her heart about her passion for making education accessible for all students. Poppy leads with and lives this passion, and she has been an inspiration to me in my career journey."
— Suzanne Akemi Sannwald, Teacher/Librarian, West Hills High School
STUDENT EQUITY
"As we move toward equity in our work, Poppy’s expertise in trauma-informed care serves many of the students currently experiencing postsecondary education. Recently, we co-presented a workshop for former foster youth and former foster youth care providers where Poppy shared some of her rich research findings. Following our workshop, the youth and care providers swarmed her; they wanted more of her expertise and more of her authentic caring nature."
— Marilee Bresciani Ludvik, Ph.D., Professor, San Diego State University