Organizational Change Leadership Students
Diverse Students, United by a Mission: Lead Change with WMU’s OCL Program
At Western Michigan University, our Master of Arts in Organizational Change Leadership (OCL) program attracts a dynamic and diverse community of professionals from all walks of life, industries, and roles. Whether you’re managing change initiatives, coaching teams, or transitioning into a consulting role, you’ll find a network of like-minded individuals ready to inspire and support your journey.
Who Are Our Students?
Our students represent a broad range of industries, organization types, and professional backgrounds, including:
- Directors and Managers: Leading internal change initiatives with confidence.
- Consultants and Coaches: Sharpening their skills and expanding their capabilities.
- Human Resources and Performance Management Professionals: Driving organizational growth and transformation.
- Career Transitioners: Exploring new roles or starting consulting careers.
From healthcare and education to manufacturing and nonprofits, our students bring their unique experiences to create a rich and collaborative learning environment.
Meet Our Student Ambassadors
Sally Stephenson – Senior Manager, QA/QC, Ingredient Manufacturing
- Gained tangible results in team building, mentoring, and strategic planning.
- “The OCL program has helped me achieve personal and professional growth, positioning me to thrive in my career.”
Charles C. Golden – HR Service Center Manager, Spectrum Health
- Certified facilitator of Cultural Intelligence and Unconscious Bias.
- “This program provided the foundation I needed to lead change and consult at all levels—individual, team, and organizational.”
Asa Davis – Business Analyst, Wealth Management Firm
- Specializes in project management and training coordination.
- “The OCL program taught me to lead change using research-backed techniques rather than trendy fads. I use these skills daily.”
Juliana Espinosa – User Engagement Librarian, WMU Libraries
- Brings a global perspective to organizational change in higher education.
- "The program gave me critical skills to lead effective change and support individuals and organizations as a research-based practitioner.”
Elizabeth Jennings – Program Manager, High Impact Leadership Project
- Oversees operations for a U.S. Department of Education-funded grant project.
- “This program equipped me to manage complex change initiatives and grounded my work in evidence-based practices.”