About the Author

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Dr. Delores Smiley is retired from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) where she served for more than 20 years in several leadership positions, adjunct professor of organizational leadership and higher education, and as dissertation advisor. She also served as Director of Student Support Services and assistant professor at Siena Heights University for five years. Prior to working in postsecondary education, she taught high school English and Social Studies and Adult Education courses in Albion, Michigan. Dr. Smiley's most recent position was Executive Director, Diversity and Cultural Affairs at Nova Southeastern University's Fischler School of Education. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Art degree from Western Michigan University and her Doctor of Education degree from Nova Southeastern University. Her outstanding work in the field of education has resulted in numerous awards and recognitions. Dr. Smiley is most proud of the accomplishment of writing an approved master's degree program in Instructional Design and Diversity Affairs, the development of an approved Diversity Plan for NSU's School of Education and leading many initiatives in diversity and inclusion at NSU. In addition, she is leader and teacher of Smiley Family Ministries in Plantation, Florida. She is the author of her memoirs The Harvest: Keeping it Real, and her published dissertation.