Dr. Rashonda D. Harris

Dr. Rashonda D. Harris is a nationally recognized leader, educator, and strategist with nearly three decades of experience advancing research administration, leadership development, and institutional transformation. She is the founder of Purple Sheep, an integrated ecosystem designed to cultivate clarity, stewardship, and purpose-driven impact across individuals, institutions, and communities.

Her work bridges strategy and soul—combining operational excellence with mentorship, leadership development, and human-centered systems change.

• Founder & Chief Architect, Purple Sheep
  Leads an integrated ecosystem encompassing consulting, leadership development, mentorship, storytelling, and philanthropic impact.
• Higher Education & Research Administration Leader
  Provides executive-level guidance in research administration, compliance, and organizational strategy. 
• Educator & Faculty Contributor
  Engages as an adjunct and guest faculty member, preparing the next generation of research administrators and leaders.
   

• Ed.D. – Baylor University 
• MBA – Temple University 
• B.S. – Human Resource Management
  Minor: Information Systems – Temple University
   

• Author, Purple Harvest: Planting Goals, Growing Truths
  A leadership and personal growth work centered on intentional growth, legacy, and alignment. 
• Creator, Black Women Who Mentor™
  A signature mentorship initiative within the Purple Sheep ecosystem supporting healing, empowerment, and resilience. 
• Founder, Purple Sunshine Foundation™
  The philanthropic arm of Purple Sheep, focused on planting seeds of hope through access, mentorship, and humanitarian support—beginning locally and expanding globally.
   

• National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
  Distinguished Service Award recipient; former national board leadership 
• Active contributor to national and regional professional organizations supporting research administration, leadership, and education
   

Dr. Harris mentors and advises professionals, leaders, and institutions through structured programs and strategic engagement—supporting clarity, growth, and sustainable impact across career stages and organizational contexts.

• Email: rashonda@purplesheepconsulting.com 
• LinkedIn: Purple Sheep Consulting
• Instagram: @purplesheep_consulting

Dr. Harris’s work is grounded in excellence, mentorship, and stewardship—helping individuals and institutions lead with intention and impact.

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