Contributor Biography

David Schleich, PhD

Higher-education leader, medical-history scholar, editor, and writer whose work has shaped the professional formation of natural medicine across institutions and countries.

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Professional Formation

A career across colleges, universities, and naturopathic institutions

David Schleich is a nationally recognized expert in the professional formation of natural medicine.

His career spans more than forty years in elementary, secondary, college, and university settings, including leadership roles at Niagara College, St. Lawrence College, Swinburne University, the University of Alberta, Truestar Health, the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, and the National University of Natural Medicine.

Editorial and Public Roles

Writing, governance, and communication across the profession

His work includes serving as editor of Tightwire Magazine, communications and development advisory council member at Queen's University, board roles in the Canadian Naturopathic Association and the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges, and service as education editor for the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review.

His work sits at the intersection of governance, public communication, and institutional memory.

Books

A parallel life as an author

His published fiction and literary work includes All the Messiahs Agree, The Terms of His Surrender, and The Amazing Adventures of the Gallumphing Gobbler.

Forthcoming works listed there include The Brothers from Banat and The Shrimp Factory.