My research interests are nestled in four impact areas: leadership, entrepreneurship, economic and business development, and technology. I became interested in many of these topics while working on my dissertation. For my dissertation research, I interviewed seven African American women senior administrators, particularly those in the president's cabinet, who served at member institutions of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in the State of Alabama. These leaders held titles such as President, Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, General Counsel, and the like.

We discussed authenticity, leadership styles, parental influences, mentorship, intersectionality, code-switching and so much more. Through my scholarly work, I seek to inform researchers and practitioners on better equitable policies for groups that have historically been marginalized in an effort to promote inclusive practices. If you are interested in reading my dissertation, please click the link below!