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Josh Bogaski-Baugh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Education. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Leadership, Equity, and Inquiry at Illinois State University. His dissertation explores the sense of belonging among queer students at Catholic colleges and universities across the United States. His research interests include queer studies, student belonging, anti-fat bias, Critical Fat Studies, and the intersections of identity and higher education. A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), Bogaski-Baugh is committed to creating inclusive spaces and amplifying the voices of historically marginalized communities. He views his work as a vehicle for institutional change and cultural transformation.

With over 12 years of experience across a range of functional areas in higher education, Bogaski-Baugh has concentrated his efforts on student success, academic advising, career development, and leadership identity formation. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Advising and Career Readiness at Saint Xavier University, where he leads strategic initiatives related to academic advising and career readiness. He also oversees Registration, Orientation, and Academic Readiness (ROAR) and the Safe Zone Ally Training program. He is an active member of both NACE and NACADA, and enjoys leveraging best practices and innovative strategies to strengthen student programs and services.

In his free time, Bogaski-Baugh enjoys professional wrestling, Legos, exploring new crafts, attending concerts, and traveling.