Michelle Hailey

Dr. Michelle Hailey serves as an Adjunct Professor and Affiliate Research Faculty member at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, teaching in the Department of IO/Business Psychology, Organization Leadership, and Behavioral Economics across Online and Washington, DC campuses.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2018
• Master's in International Business, Schiller International University (Paris campus)
• Bachelor's in Fashion Merchandising, Howard University

Her research centers on leadership dynamics with specialized focus on African American women's experiences, examining systemic barriers through organizational psychology and diversity frameworks. Her work integrates cross-cultural perspectives informed by French proficiency and international consulting experience with Kenyan governance bodies.

Her 2018 publication analyzes leadership obstacles through phenomenological methodology, contributing foundational insights to diversity studies in organizational contexts and highlighting pathways for inclusive leadership development.

Dr. Hailey actively mentors doctoral candidates as dissertation chair while engaging with nonprofit organizations to advance women's empowerment. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes sustainable skill development through the 'each one, reach one, teach one' approach, complemented by community involvement in cultural activities and Latin dance.