Carrie Awadzi

Carrie Awadzi, EdD is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Business Administration at Delaware State University's College of Business. She holds a Doctorate in Education (Organizational Leadership), a Master's in Business Administration (Organizational Leadership), and a Bachelor's in Business Administration (Organizational Management). Her research focuses on leadership management, human resource strategies, and holistic educational approaches.

Research Interests: Dr. Awadzi explores innovative leadership frameworks, inclusive education models, and workplace motivation strategies. Her work emphasizes African American entrepreneurship, gamification in organizational development, and technology's role in education access. She frequently presents at conferences such as the Academy of Business Research and the Society for Advancement of Management.

Publications Trends: Her recent work (2016–2019) highlights studies on African American female entrepreneurs' success factors, vlogging in corporate communication, and gamification's impact on employee engagement. She has received multiple awards for her research, including the 2017–2018 Dean's Award and two Best Paper Awards.

Awards & Recognition:

• College of Business Dean's Award for Research (2017–2018)
• Course Hero 'Best Lessons' Feature (2019)
• Student-Faculty Diversity Pipeline Award (2019)

Academic Contributions: Dr. Awadzi teaches courses in Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Management Principles. She serves as a Board Member for Business Professionals of America (since 2017) and a faculty advisor for STOMPP initiatives. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in leadership development and educational equity.