Get To Know Six Trailblazing Black Leaders Stepping into Administrative Roles in Higher Education

Nicole L. McDonald has been appointed assistant dean at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College, a part of the broader university system. She transitions from her role as senior vice president for transformation initiatives at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. Previously, she served as assistant vice provost for student success at the University of Houston. Dr. McDonald earned her bachelor's in political science from Wright State University and holds a master's in higher education administration and a Ph.D. in leadership and policy studies from Vanderbilt University.