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Becky Reichard is a Full Professor in the Division of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences and the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University, serving as Academic Director of the Doctorate in Executive Management program and founding faculty director of LeAD Labs (Leader Evaluation, Assessment, and Development). A nationally recognized expert in leadership and organizational behavior, she bridges scholarly rigor with applied impact in inclusive leadership development.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Missouri State University
- BS in Psychology from Missouri Western State University
Reichard's research accelerates leadership growth among historically underrepresented populations (women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+) by examining psychological mechanisms including feedback receptivity, goal setting, self-views, and implicit theories of leadership. She uniquely explores how non-work contexts like family, community, and identity shape leader development trajectories, emphasizing practical applications for organizational settings.
Her publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on leader development mechanisms, diversity in leadership, and psychological capital. Key trends include bibliometric analyses of leadership constructs, multisource feedback systems for marginalized groups, and cross-cultural leadership development frameworks. Work spans top journals including The Leadership Quarterly and Academy of Management Learning & Education, demonstrating theoretical depth with real-world applicability across nonprofit, educational, and global contexts.
No specific scientific awards, prizes, or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text.
Reichard has graduated over 20 PhD students and co-authored publications with 25 student collaborators. Through LeAD Labs, she secured $940,000 in funding from 22 sources, employing 100+ graduate students on applied projects including assessment centers and executive coaching for clients like the Museum Leadership Institute and Right to Play Africa.
LeAD Labs (founded 2013) bridges leadership research and practice through assessment centers, 360-degree feedback systems, executive coaching, and developmental workshops. The lab supports diverse organizations from local nonprofits to global institutions including University of Cape Town, translating research into actionable leadership development strategies.
