Adeline’s philosophy begins with a simple conviction: the stories we inherit and the imagination we cultivate shape the kind of leaders we become. When children grow up rooted in meaningful narratives and guided reflection, they carry steadier judgment, deeper empathy, and a stronger sense of responsibility into the world.
She brings together philosophical depth, psychological insight, and a lifelong study of governance and moral development. Families and collaborators often describe her presence as clarifying and grounding — someone who holds complexity with warmth and helps young minds explore big ideas with care.
Her teaching draws from developmental psychology, cultural history, and the study of institutions and power. She has spent years examining how character forms, how communities endure, and how imagination can either fragment or strengthen the moral life of a society.
At Veridia, her work is devoted to cultivating imagination, wisdom, and stewardship in the next generation. Through myth, art, and cross-cultural storytelling, she helps young people develop the character and moral imagination needed to lead responsibly in a complex world.
Adeline Delamer
B.A. in Developmental and Organizational Psychology, Minor in Maths - MHC ‘11,
M.P.S in Political Management (Campaign, Legislative Affairs, Sustainable Urban Development, Non-profit Management) - GWU ’23,
J.D. in Business Associations, International Law, Transactional Negotiations - AUWCL ‘26
Executive Director, The Veridia Institute
Author | Governance Architect | Board Advisor
Her background
Adeline’s background spans developmental psychology, governance studies, and cross-cultural inquiry into moral formation.
She has spent years studying how people grow, how systems endure, and how enduring stories shape ethical judgment.
Veridia reflects this integrated approach to imagination, wisdom, and stewardship.
“Veridia offers a thoughtful, culturally rooted approach to character formation. The emphasis on imagination, discernment, and stewardship feels deeply needed in today’s world.”
— Elena M., Senior Executive, Global Nonprofit
How Veridia Works
Veridia offers small, thoughtfully designed learning experiences rooted in cross-cultural myth, art, and guided reflection. Through story circles, creative workshops, and curated educational materials, children engage enduring narratives that explore courage, consequence, responsibility, and care for others. Programs are intentionally intimate, structured, and age-appropriate, with an emphasis on dialogue rather than instruction.
What Veridia Offers
Veridia provides educational programs, story-based workshops, and cultural resources designed to cultivate imagination, wisdom, and stewardship in the next generation. Supported by patrons, it remains small by design—prioritizing depth, integrity, and meaningful engagement over scale.
Who Veridia Serves
Veridia serves children and early adolescents who are ready to engage meaningful stories and creative exploration of character, responsibility, and leadership. It also serves families and educators who value cross-cultural wisdom traditions and seek thoughtful, age-appropriate spaces where imagination and moral reflection are cultivated with care. Veridia is especially suited for communities that believe leadership begins with character and that enduring stories remain essential to forming it.