Allison Hoesch, EdD

Education

• EdD, Higher Education Leadership (2026)
  Widener University (PA)
• MEd, Higher Education Leadership (2022) 
  Widener University (PA)
• BS, Professional and Applied Studies (2020) 
  Widener University (PA)

About Me

Widener University has been a significant part of my journey, both as a student and as a professional. Since joining the University in 2018, I have had the privilege of serving our community in a variety of campus safety leadership roles and now serve as Executive Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness. As a three-time Widener graduate and the first woman to hold this position, I am committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and prepared campus environment. I lead the University's Threat Assessment Team and work closely with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to advance safety, prevention, and emergency preparedness across our campuses.

Personal Insight for Students

My advice to students is simple: stay connected. Build relationships with your classmates, professors, and the many staff members who are here to support you. Don't hesitate to speak up if something doesn't feel right, ask for help when you need it, and take advantage of the resources available to you. Your college experience is about more than earning a degree, it's about growing as a person, finding your community, and preparing for what's next.

Research Interests

• Women in Public Safety Leadership
• Gender Equity in Traditionally Male-Dominated Professions
• Organizational Culture and Leadership Development
• Structural Barriers to Leadership Advancement
• Mentorship and Professional Development
• Higher Education Public Safety Administration
• Violence Prevention and Threat Assessment

Media Expertise

• Campus Safety and Security Operations
• Emergency Management and Preparedness
• Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention
• Violence Prevention and Risk Mitigation
• Higher Education Safety Trends and Best Practices
• Campus Emergency Communications and Crisis Response
• Student Safety and Well-Being Initiatives
• Clery Act Compliance and Campus Security Reporting
• Public Safety Technology and Innovation
• Active Threat Preparedness and Response Planning
• Safety Leadership and Organizational Development
• Community Partnerships in Public Safety
• Emergency Planning, Training, and Exercises
• Women in Public Safety Leadership
• Campus Safety Program Development and Strategic Planning

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

• ASIS International