Dr. Nakeisha Cody is the Vice President of Student Success at Simmons University, where she leads institutional strategy to advance career readiness and leadership development. Her work focuses on integrating academic and career support to equip students with durable, future-ready skills aligned with the demands of a global economy. She also builds strategic partnerships with leading employers to expand access to meaningful work experiences and long-term career opportunities.
She oversees the Leadership Innovation Hub, which unifies leadership development across the university through a shared philosophy and assessment framework. This initiative has driven both curricular and co-curricular innovations, including a leadership certificate and the adaptation of Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership for college-age women.
Her expertise spans student affairs, academic affairs, and oversight of campus climate issues and institutional culture. Dr. Cody holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Northeastern University and a B.A. from the University of Virginia.
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