Lachelle Wilborn

Dr. Lachelle Wilborn serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Business at North Carolina Central University. Her prior academic appointments include Assistant Professor roles at The University of Memphis and James Madison University, Instructor at Norfolk State University, and Adjunct positions at Virginia State University and East Carolina University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech University
• M.S. in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management from Virginia Tech University
• B.S. in Accounting from Tuskegee University
• B.S. in Hospitality Management from Tuskegee University
• Marketing Education (6-12) Initial Licensure Program from North Carolina State University
• Business and Informational Technology (6-12) Initial Licensure Program from North Carolina State University

Research Interests: Dr. Wilborn's scholarly work centers on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizational contexts, with a particular emphasis on human resource management practices. She investigates strategies to enhance workplace equity and address systemic barriers in diverse settings, drawing from her expertise in hospitality and business education.

Professional Service: She is an active member of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) and serves as the Faculty Advisor for Eta Sigma Delta, the international hospitality management honor society. Her professional certifications include ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Food Protection Manager from the National Restaurant Association.