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Girija Kaimal, EdD, MA
Girija Kaimal, EdD, MA, is an assistant professor in the Drexel University creative arts therapies and teaches primarily in the doctoral program. Her research aims to understand the implications of autobiographical narratives and creative self-expression (especially among underrepresented and vulnerable populations) on health and well being. Girija currently leads a multi-year evaluation study on leadership development funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Lehigh University. She is also conducting a pilot study on the link between biomarkers and creative visual self-expression. Girija is a practicing visual artist and her work explores the intersection of transnational identity and sustainable artistic practices.