Nicci Roach

Nicole (Nicci) Roach is humbled to have served in various capacities in higher education, marked by a noteworthy journey as an acclaimed learning and development professional. Noted as a consultant and recognized authority in leadership, equity, and strategic management, her special talent lies in the art of gap analysis. With a discerning eye for dissecting strategic blueprints and aligning them with performance and expectations, Nicci's invaluable strength resides in her capacity to scrutinize data, assess human contributions and offer pragmatic remedies to address processes and people.

She serves as a catalyst for nurturing leadership potential and passionately champions the cause of progress and equality for women and marginalized communities. Nicci Roach is not just an author, educator, and entrepreneur but also a sought-after visiting advisor. Her mission is to diversify leadership landscapes by empowering individuals through engaging lectures, consulting services, and radio programming.

Nicci has been nationally recognized  as a "Top 100 HR Diversity and Inclusion Influencer" and locally (St. Louis, MO) awarded as a "STL Women Power Player, "YWCA Leader", "Diverse Business Leader", "DELUX Power 100", and a "Black Women Who Rocks". 

• Completing EdD, Higher Education Leadership, Missouri Baptist University
• Certificate, Diversity Management, Harvard University 
• Certificate, Women in Education Leadership, Harvard University
• MA, Human Resources Development, Webster University 
• MA, Public Relations, Webster University 
• BA, Media Communications m./ Women's Studies, Webster University