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Dr. RaJade M. Berry-James serves as Senior Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs and Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Rutgers University-Newark, an MPA from Kean University, and a B.S. in Business Administration from Rider University. Her expertise spans social equity, research methods, program evaluation, and accreditation.
Berry-James has designed award-winning courses including 'MPA Capstone' and 'Cultural Competence in the Public Sector.' Her research focuses on evidence-based policymaking and decision-making frameworks, particularly in diversity, equity and inclusion contexts. She has led evaluations for major organizations including the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Leadership roles include:
- Chair of NAPA's Standing Panel on Social Equity in Governance
- President-Elect of NASPAA (2023-2024 term)
- Two-time chair of NASPAA's Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
Honors and Awards:
- 2023 COMPA National Public Service Award
- 2020 Carolyn L. Lattimore Education Excellence Award
- 2017 NASPAA Social Justice Curriculum Award
- 2013 Chancellor's Creating Community Award
