Dr. joyce gillie gossom, Born in Chicago, Illinois, has spent her life going against the grain. At the age of 16, she felt so connected to the poetry and style of e.e. cummings that her mother let joyce legally change her name to all lowercase letters, which is frequently met with resistance.
joyce’s more than 40 years of professional experience range from special education teacher to elected official, organizational consultant, and higher education administrator. Throughout her career, she has almost always served as an active member or officer with civic, professional, and community organizations.
Currently, she serves as Executive Director of the National Association of Branch Campus Administrators and The Princess of Best Gurl inc, providing customized solutions for corporations, education, and non-profits that lead to improved performance. She is the author of Why Are They Following Me? A Guide to Effective Leadership.