Holly Jane Raider

Holly Jane Raider serves as Dean of the School of Business and Professor of Management at Quinnipiac University, a position she assumed on July 1, 2021. An award-winning educator with over 20 years of experience in global business education leadership, she specializes in strategy, leadership change, and stakeholder engagement in high-stakes turn-around situations across corporate, government, healthcare, and academic sectors.

Her academic credentials include:

• BA from Barnard College
• PhD in Sociology from Columbia University

Dean Raider's research focuses on career development, professional networks, and knowledge transfer, with current work examining preparation of young professionals for evolving workplaces. Her insights on modern networking strategies were featured in Harvard Business Review's special issue on the New Rules of Networking, reflecting her expertise in organizational dynamics and professional development.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• Teaching Award from Northwestern's Business Institutions Program
• Northwestern Wildcat Excellence Award

In her leadership role, Dean Raider spearheads Quinnipiac's business school transformation including a state-of-the-art new building, innovative academic programs, faculty expansion, and strategic initiatives like executive education and research centers. She serves on the executive committee of the Quinnipiac University/Hartford HealthCare partnership and represents the institution in the AACSB Business Practices Council, driving collaborations with corporations, healthcare systems, and global academic partners.