J.r.c. McLeod

J.R.C. McLeod serves as the Assistant Director of Operations and Communications Strategy at Howard University since May 2021, where responsibilities include strategizing and leading cross-functional teams to enhance communication strategies and processes. Prior to this role, McLeod worked at the National Institutes of Health from February 2014 to May 2021, holding positions as Communications Manager and Marketing Program Specialist. In the role of Communications Manager, McLeod effectively led communication programs focused on Diversity and Inclusion for 23,000 employees across multiple institutes. As Marketing Program Specialist, McLeod managed the development of employer branding strategies aimed at improving recruitment and retention. McLeod holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Howard University and a Master of Science in International Marketing from the University of Maryland Global Campus.