Nicole G. Rayfield, Ph.D.
- Assistant Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Education
- PhD, Organizational Leadership ( 2022)
Eastern University (PA) - MS, Human Resource Development (2010)
Drexel University (PA) - BA, English and Communication, minor in Philosophy (1997)
La Salle University (PA)
About Me
I am a firm believer that you can not solve a problem from a bystander position. Rather, in order to support the developmental, educational, social and personal needs of an individual, one must work deeply and closely with that person. Thus, I have dedicated my professional career to working with people from a disadvantaged background whose needs may often go unmet due to lack of education, exposure or empathy. Having produced several self-help guides and presentations addressing issues such as self-esteem, career development and entrepreneurship, I enjoy the challenge of designing custom solutions for a broad and diverse audience and welcome the opportunity to lend my strategic organizational background and experience to a wide range of issues which impact higher education.
Research Interests
Power dynamics, Organizational citizenship behaviors, Female minorities in higher education, Women in leadership
Publications
Co-presenter, 2020 Eastern University Campolo School of Business Leadership Research Forum: Sponsorship and Leadership Development of Black Women in Higher Education: Evolution of a Research Project
Co-presenter, 2019 International Leadership Association, Ontario, CAN: Sponsorship and Leadership Development of Black Women in Higher Education: Evolution of a Research Project
Co,-presenter, 2018 International Leadership Association, West Palm Beach, FL: Do As I Say, Not as I Do: An Examination of the Relationship between Power and Youth Serving As Ambassadors of Peace" (Poster Presentation)
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Member, International Leadership Association
MBTI Certified Assessment Administrator
Awards
2020 Leadership Research Forum, Mini-grant Recipient - Eastern University 1st Annual LRF
2019 Certificate in Organizational Leadership
2018 Emerging Scholar - International Leadership Association 20th Annual Conference