Juantisa X. Hughes

Juantisa X. Hughes is an Adjunct Professor and 2024 PhD graduate in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. Her research focuses on systemic barriers faced by African American women in law enforcement leadership roles, with a 2024 dissertation analyzing advances, bias, and performance impacts.

• Founder of Hughes Alliance (Life Coaching, Marriage Restoration, Fitness Programs)
• Licensed Minister and Author of 'I Think I Made A Mistake' (2020)
• Former Criminal Investigator with 15+ years experience
• Education: BS in Criminal Justice (Albany State U), MBA (Saint Leo U), PhD (Antioch U)

Her work intersects leadership studies, gender equity, and racial justice, identifying covert biases like 'Angry Black Woman Syndrome' as systemic obstacles. Key themes from her research include operational barriers, peer sabotage, and institutional discrimination.

Dr. Hughes will launch a faith-based podcast in Fall 2024 to expand her advocacy work, combining spiritual leadership with social justice initiatives.