Jean Beaupre

Dr. Jean Beaupre serves as Dean of the School of Business at Nichols College and holds the academic rank of Associate Professor of Marketing and Communication. She combines 20 years of industry experience with academic leadership, having previously co-founded a marketing agency and held roles in account management. Her research focuses on experiential learning, social media strategy, and women’s leadership development. Dr. Beaupre earned an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University, along with a Master’s in Corporate Communication and a B.S. in Marketing. She actively contributes to professional communities through board memberships with the Chamber of Commerce of Central Mass. South, AdClub of Greater Worcester, and the United Way.

Her educational background includes degrees from Northeastern University and Providence College, emphasizing organizational leadership and communication. Courses taught span marketing principles, social media marketing, organizational communication, and leadership training. Dr. Beaupre pioneered the Institute for Women’s Leadership at Nichols College, reflecting her commitment to advancing women in business.

Her recent publications emphasize client-based experiential learning’s role in career readiness, industry-academia collaboration, and women’s leadership trajectories. Key themes include closing skills gaps, enhancing employability through practical projects, and rethinking pedagogy for adult learners. Over her career, she has balanced academic innovation with real-world business experience, shaping both classroom curricula and professional practices.