Gail Evans Grayson,
Acting Dean, College of Health Sciences & Associate Professor
College of Health Sciences
Join year: 2008
University of La Verne, LaVerne, California
Doctor of Education, Organizational Leadership, 2007
Dissertation: Identifying the Effective Leadership Practices and Behaviors of Clinical Supervisors in Mental Health
California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, California Master of Arts, Behavioral Sciences, 1999
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada Bachelor of Science, Health Education, 1996
California State University, Dominguez Hills (1998) - Negotiation and Conflict Management
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York (2020) - eCornell Online, Diversity and Inclusion Certificate
University of South Florida, Muma College of Business (2021) - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
Blanchard Certified Self Leader (April 2022) - The Ken Blanchard Companies
Dr. Evans Grayson has over twenty years of experience in the field of social services that includes maternal and child health, transitional living skills and health education. She has worked as a Mental Health Specialist, Case Manager, and Residential Manager. Dr. Evans Grayson’s desire to specialize her services to the community, she worked as a Medical and Psychiatric Social Worker for inpatients and outpatients’ organizations for twelve years.
Additional Professional Related Experience:
Staff Development Manager 03/2008 – 04/2017
County of Riverside, Department of Social Services (Moreno Valley, California)
Primary responsibility was to serve as a primary member of the senior management team for the formation of departmental administrative and operational policies and procedures. Interprets and applies federal, state and county laws, regulations, and policies for programs, such as CalWORKs, Welfare to Work (GAIN) Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and Child Care. Also exercised administrative and supervisory direction for staff development and training for DPSS and the County of Riverside. Also responsible for coordinating and directly overseeing the operational management of diverse and complex administrative assignments for the Department of Social Services (DPSS). Other duties included:
• Planning, organizing, and conducting organizational studies to assess staff development needs and presents findings with program recommendations for improvement.
• Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of training and aligning outcomes to established organizational goals and objectives, funding guidelines, and legislative requirements.
• Working with department personnel, county departments statewide and other governing agencies in solving mutual problems and exchanging program information, including curriculum and departmental resources.
• Developing and monitoring budget and expenditures for the Staff Development Training unit to maximize resources and increase efficiency.
• Developing and presenting monthly and quarterly Administrative Services Reports for all Executive Key Stakeholders.
• Acting as liaison to representatives of universities and colleges to develop and coordinate courses, workshops, and internship placements to contribute to our organizational succession planning.
Highlighted Workgroups/Projects
• Customer Service Experiences – To clearly identify and define the DPSS values, so that they can be practiced throughout the organization.
• Administrative Services Ambassadors – To provide customer service excellence awareness and identify meaningful ways to empower staff.
• Designed to communicate changes and best practices to implement the Affordable Care Act.
• Administrative Services Division Mentorship Program – Consult, develop and mentor staff for succession planning within DPSS.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Leadership Development
• Team Building & Facilitation
• Mental Health Advocacy
• Coaching & Mentorship
• Facility Management
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
• Strategic Planning
• Academic Research
• Staff Development
• Community Partnerships
• Program Evaluation & Monitoring
• Curriculum Development
• Conflict Resolution
• Purchasing & Inventory
• Project Management
04/2017 – Present:Department Chair/Assistant Professor
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Pomona, California
03/2015 – Present:Adjunct Professor
California Baptist University (Online Professional Studies), Riverside, California Design and teach online undergraduate and graduate level courses online or hybrid for the Department of Organizational Leadership andManagement.
04/2011 – 06/2015: Dissertation Chair and Committee Member
Argosy University, Inland Empire and Orange County
06/2007 – 04/2017: Adjunct Professor
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California
10/2002 – 12/2008: Adjunct Professor
University of Phoenix, Costa Mesa, California
- Negotiation and Conflict Management andResolution
- Cultural DiversityIssues
- Behavioral/Social SciencesIssues
- EducationalLeadership
- Ethical and LegalIssues
- Leadership Training and OrganizationalDevelopment
- Health Education, Promotion and Wellness
- Student Achievement Gap and Retention in HigherEducation
- Women in LeadershipRoles
- Human Resources and LaborRelations
Research/Publications/Presentations
“Participant’s perspectives on oral hygiene behavioral changes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.” – Poster Presentation at American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 3-6, 2019
“An interprofessional practice model: Dental, Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Educational professions collaborating to enhance dental care for children with autism.” - 2020 National Academies of Practice (NAP) Annual Meeting & Forum in San Diego, California on Thursday, March 12TH – Saturday, March 14th
University:
University Commencement
University Linkage
SPG Humanism Committee
Admission, Recruitment and Human Resources
H.E.A.R.T
VP of Vice President of Humanism, Equity, Anti-Racism Search Committee
Summer Health Professions Education Program
- Co-PI (2022 – current)
- Guest Lecturer for Physical Therapy (2019 – 2023)
- Guest Lecturer on Leadership Roles and Responsibilities (2018)
Education Research Cluster (2021-2022)
College of Health Sciences Dean Search Committee (2021-2022)
College:
IT Liaison Team (2021-Present)
Canvas Learning Management Team (2021-Present)
Student Progress Committee (2021-2022)
Awards Committee (2021-Present)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Women in Healthcare Event, Western University 2018 - current
• Health Sciences Day, Western University 2018 - current
• Site Council Member, Eleanor Roosevelt High School 2017 - current
• Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. 2007 – 2010
• Sole 2 Sole Fundraiser, Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council 2009
• UCHP Village Works Mentoring Project, Los Angeles, California 2001 - 2004
• CSUDH – Peer Mediation Program 1998 – 1999
• HP Fitzgerald Project, Las Vegas, Nevada (Founder) 1995 - 1997
• State of Nevada Health Department – Immunization Department 1994 – 1996
• Planned Parenthood, Las Vegas, Nevada 1993 - 1994
• Reach Out Learning Center, Las Vegas, Nevada 1992 – 1994
PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Project Sister Family Services, Board of Directors, (2018 – current)
• National Association of Minority Medical Educators, Member
• National Academies of Practice, Member
• American Public Health Services Association: National Staff Development and Training Association (APHSA-NSDTA), Member
• National Organization for Women, Member
• American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), Member
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (1995) – Inland Valley Alumnae Chapter (Charter Member, 2020); First Vice President 2022-2024; Chapter President 2024 - current
• Jack and Jill of America, Inc – Pomona Area Chapter (Member 2012 - current; Chaplian:2015-2017; Vice President 2017-2019; Strategic Plan Liaison 2022; 2023; Corresponding Secretary 2023-2025
• Girl Scouts of America – San Gorgonio Council: Central West; Troop Leader (2009 - current)
Gail is a featured speaker on contemporary leadership issues and has presented at various conferences that focused on personal and professional leadership practices including National Staff Development and Training Association and the Child Welfare Symposium in California.
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Dissertation: “Identifying the Effective Leadership Practices and Behaviors of Clinical Supervisors in Mental Health” (2007). - ProQuest
Thesis: “The Effects of Peer Mediation Programs in the Elementary Sector of Education” (1999). – ProQuest
“H.E.A.R.T Mentorship Model: Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Sciences” – University of New Mexico, Fall 2022, Drs. Gail Evans Grayson, Lindsey Liggan and Rosana Bravo
“Building Strategic Agility to Balance What Is Desirable with What Is Possible” – The Department Chair, Winter 2023, Wiley Publication, Drs. Donna M. Buchanan and Gail Evans Grayson
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
National Association of Medical Minority Educators – September 14 - 18, 2022
“H.E.A.R.T Mentorship; Models of Excellence for Enhancing DEI in the Classroom”
Proposal Submission included: Drs. Gail Evans Grayson, Lindsey Liggans, and Rosana Bravo
University of New Mexico Mentoring Conference – October 24 - 28, 2022
“H.E.A.R.T Mentorship Model: Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Sciences”
Proposal Submission included: Drs. Gail Evans Grayson, Lindsey Liggans, and Rosana Bravo
Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions – October 19 – 21, 2022; Westin Long Beach, California
“CATALYZING A CULTURE AND CLIMATE CONDUCIVE TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND EQUITY IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS”
Proposal Submission included: Drs. Gail Evans Grayson, Harsha Deoghare, and Dee Schilling
Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions – October 19 – 21, 2022; Westin Long Beach, California
“Innovative Approaches to Interprofessional Education/Collaboration”
Proposal Submission included: Drs. Gail Evans Grayson, Gunnar Fillerup, Garrett Masada, Dee Schilling, and Mr. Rudy Barreras
“An interprofessional practice model: Dental, Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Educational professions collaborating to enhance dental care for children with autism.” - 2020 National Academies of Practice (NAP) Annual Meeting & Forum in San Diego, California Thursday, March 12 – Saturday, March 14, 2020; Denise Schilling, PhD; Gail Evans Grayson,
“Participant’s perspectives on oral hygiene behavioral changes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.” – Poster Presentation at American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 3-6, 2019; Theresa Dang, MS; Ifeoluwa Adesina, MS; Nareh Avedian, MS; Eryn
From High School Dropout to College: Student Stories – D. Sacks, College of Education, Argosy University (Committee Member)
An Evaluation of an After-School Program on English Learner Academic Success – O. Burgos, College of Education, Argosy University (Committee Member)
Dr. Evans Grayson approaches all developmental opportunities with intrinsic flair for innovation and creativity. Dr. Evans Grayson has created a variety of possibilities for staff to develop their skills and improve personal relationships in their working environment. Gail enjoys collaborating with anyone who has an interest in discovering their purpose and setting goals to maximize their potential.
Dr. Evans Grayson’s lifelong interest in self-awareness and team development has helped organizations re-calibrate and re-invigorate their leadership team. Dr. Evans Grayson believes that if you can influence someone with your leadership skills, you can affect an entire organizational culture.