The Ombuds Blog: Profile of Apollo Education Group Ombuds

May 01, 2014

Profile of Apollo Education Group Ombuds

Elizabeth Hill, an Ombudsman at the Apollo Education Group in Arizona, was recently profiled in Gonzaga School of Law's alumni newsletter. "While at Gonzaga ... Hill discovered the positive impact she could have on the world, a lesson that eventually led her to an unusual career with no official power, but a huge impact on the organizations she works with."

The article traces her career path and offers some insights into her work as an Ombuds. In addition to her work at Apollo, Hill also coordinates the Arizona Ombuds Group and IOA's Career Connections. (Gonzaga Alumni News.)

Related posts: Apollo Group will Host Arizona Ombuds in May; Update on May Meeting of Arizona Ombuds; Arizona Ombuds to Meet in September; Apollo Education Group Ombuds Serve Faculty and Staff.

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Tom Kosakowski5/02/2014 9:57 AM
Update 5/2/14: A quote from the article was removed.
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