Leading Toward Liberation

How to Build Cultures of Thriving in Higher Education

Annmarie Caño (Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Gonzaga University)

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Johns Hopkins University Press
02 September 2025

Educational strategies & policy; Inclusive education & mainstreaming; Higher & further education, tertiary education

A transformative guide to fostering inclusive academic leadership through liberation psychology and systemic change.

In Leading Toward Liberation, Annmarie Caño reimagines academic leadership as a practice rooted in liberation and equity. Drawing on her experiences as a Latina, first-generation college student, clinical psychologist, and higher education administrator, Caño shows how leaders can foster inclusive cultures where everyone thrives.

Through a lens of liberation psychology, Caño outlines actionable strategies for transforming institutions into spaces of freedom and growth. From crafting a values-driven vision to navigating institutional obstacles, accompanying others in solidarity, and leading with courage, this book offers practical insights to create systemic change. In this guide to navigating and disrupting the status quo to promote freedom and growth, Caño explains how to lead courageously, grow liberatory leadership skills, and plan career steps. Each chapter concludes with reflective self-coaching questions that empower readers to assess and refine their leadership journeys.

Leading Toward Liberation offers an antidote to toxic and unhealthy academic cultures that silence or force out talented colleagues and stifle creativity. Addressing challenges like hierarchical norms, burnout, and the marginalization of underrepresented voices, Caño inspires readers to rethink leadership as a shared endeavor of transformation. With a keen focus on the intersections of identity and power, this is an essential resource for leaders seeking to dismantle oppressive systems and co-create healthier academic environments.

By: Annmarie Caño (Dean College of Arts and Sciences Gonzaga University)
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9781421451336
ISBN 10: 1421451336
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 02 September 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Annmarie Caño is a professor of psychology at Gonzaga University and a two-time Fellow of the American Psychological Association who has held leadership positions at public and private universities.