Deborah Hazzard

Deborah Hazzard serves as the Associate Dean of Access, Opportunity, and Community Engagement at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, alongside her role as Clinical Associate Professor of Management. She holds a DBA from Georgia State University and certifications in Diversity and Inclusion. Her academic contributions include pioneering the Moore School's first diversity and inclusion course (MGMT 408), launched in 2019. Her teaching focuses on corporate social responsibility, stakeholder management, and strategic management.

Research interests span diversity/inclusion pedagogy, adaptive learning technologies, and mobile payment systems in emerging markets. She has received awards for innovative teaching and impactful research, including a 2015 'Best Paper' award. Professional service includes leadership roles in university committees (e.g., Faculty Budget Committee), mentoring in the Rising Scholars program, and advising the Black Business Student Association.

Hazzard's career combines academia with 20+ years in business/industry, including roles in community development, financial services, and public administration. She currently leads 2 Higher Heights LLC, a diversity consulting firm, and has held leadership positions in organizations like DeKalb County Government and the City of Charlotte. Her work emphasizes ethical enterprises, social equity, and leveraging education to drive systemic change.