Graduate Adjunct Faculty, Strategic Leadership
Education
- Ph.D., Organizational Leadership, Southeastern University
- Master of Education, Learning Disabilities, University of North Carolina @ Charlotte
- Bachelor of Arts, English, Catawba College
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Faculty, 2023 – current, Northcentral University – Graduate studies instruction in research, leadership, and interpersonal management; Capstone
- Corporate Sector, 1993 – current – Manage transformational change initiatives and cross‑functional teams, with responsibilities spanning portfolio management, strategic program management, business analysis, design‑thinking and customer experience product‑lifecycle development, employee development and coaching, business agility, and Lean Portfolio Management expertise
- Pell, G. R. (2024). Adapting in profound change. In J. Marques (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Spirituality. Springer Nature.
- Pell, G. R. (2023). Tearing down and building up in the contemporary workplace: How reflective writing inspires workplace learning and well‑being (Doctoral dissertation, Southeastern University). FireScholars.
About
Dr. Gina Pell has been so blessed by the plan God made for her and by the opportunities and people that guided her to NCU. Dr. Pell is a believer in lifelong learning and enjoys working with students to build their confidence, help them embrace curiosity, and develop their self‑awareness through experiential and human‑centered learning. Her career spans both education and corporate leadership, shaped by mentors, colleagues, and community experiences that strengthened her commitment to helping others grow. Outside of work, Dr. Pell enjoys family time, reading, reflective writing, and faith‑centered learning that continues to shape her purpose for helping others feel seen, supported, and capable of contributing something meaningful to the world.