Adam Gismondi

Senior Director of DKP Learn

Adam Gismondi is the Senior Director of the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Democratic Knowledge Project (DKP Learn), where he leads various initiatives aimed at enhancing civic education. Previously, he served as the Director of the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) at Tufts University, overseeing the nation’s leading analysis of college student civic participation. His research focuses on the intersections of democracy, digital platforms, and education, with extensive experience examining how college student social media use impacts civic learning and engagement. Before transitioning to research, Gismondi spent six years as a student affairs administrator at both the University of Florida and Florida State University. He earned his B.A. in sociology from William & Mary, an M.Ed. in student personnel in higher education from the University of Florida, and a Ph.D. in higher education from Boston College.