Carol Poore

Dr. Carol A. Poore has been delivering effective leadership and transformational strategic planning results for a diverse range of organizations for more than 20 years. She has served in corporate executive positions, advanced university growth in the role of vice provost, and developed a high-profile community health center as a nonprofit CEO. Through her consultancy, Poore & Associates, Dr. Poore has led community planning initiatives and advised small businesses, nonprofits, local community organizations, and government entities during legacy-shaping times of change. She serves on the faculty at Arizona State University, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in leadership, public policy, and community development. Her research focuses on how vital networks drive change. With her Ph.D. in public administration, an MBA, and a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and broadcasting from Arizona State University, Dr. Poore is the author of Building Your Career Portfolio (Cengage Learning), which focuses on career diversification driven by personal purpose and has been published in English, German, and Korean. Her leadership and strategy articles are featured in print and digital news platforms and on LinkedIn. Dr. Poore’s philanthropic and community service includes serving on economic development, arts/culture, higher education, hospital, and bank boards.