Bernadette Gailliard
Assistant Dean @Rutgers University School Of Communication And Information
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Dean @Rutgers University School Of Communication And Information
New Brunswick, NJ, US
I serve as a senior strategic advisor and thought partner to school leadership, supporting enterprise-level decision-making, priority-setting, and execution across academic and administrative functions. I lead large-scale transformation efforts that enhance workforce planning, talent optimization, and leadership development. By implementing structured change frameworks, I have increased diverse leadership representation by 70% and improved hiring and retention strategies. My work focuses on conducting risk assessments, identifying potential resistance, and developing mitigation plans to accelerate change adoption. Through cross-functional collaboration, I ensure leadership alignment, create data-driven tracking systems, and provide executive coaching to drive sustainable organizational change.
EDUCATION
American University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Business/Management, International Business
UC Santa Barbara
Master of Arts (MA), Organizational Communication, General
UC Santa Barbara
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organizational Communication, General
SKILLS
ABOUT BERNADETTE GAILLIARD
I am a senior strategy and organizational transformation leader who partners with executive teams to turn vision into focused priorities, coordinated action, and measurable outcomes.My work sits at the intersection of strategy execution, organizational change, and workforce transformation. I help leaders make sense of complexity, surface trade-offs, and design operating approaches that align people, structure, and systems in service of institutional and enterprise goals.I bring deep experience advising senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments—supporting enterprise-wide initiatives that require cross-functional alignment, political awareness, and disciplined follow-through. My approach combines rigorous analysis, systems thinking, and strong relational intelligence to help organizations navigate change without losing momentum or trust.Colleagues describe my superpower as clarifying what matters most when everything feels urgent—and helping leaders move forward with confidence, coherence, and integrity.I have led large-scale transformation, leadership development, and change initiatives across higher education and consulting contexts, partnering closely with executives to strengthen decision-making, execution, and long-term organizational effectiveness.Selected Strategic Impact- Led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that improved operational alignment and workforce outcomes, including a 70% increase in diverse leadership representation- Advised senior leaders on leadership development and talent strategy, contributing to 80% promotion and advancement rates among high-potential program participants- Designed and delivered executive- and enterprise-level capability-building initiatives reaching employees across 30+ programs- Partnered with executive leadership to integrate equity, talent, and workforce considerations into institutional strategy and long-range planning.
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