Listen to Noomii's interview with Nicole Caridad Ralston

About Me

Dr. Nicole Caridad Ralston (she, her, hers) is a social justice educator & leadership coach dedicated to supporting leaders who want to craft work environments that center equity, inclusion and belonging. Dr. Ralston grew up in South Florida in a multiracial (White & Latinx) family and received her Bachelor's in History & American Studies at Florida State University. She earned her Masters of Higher Education Administration at NC State University. In 2019, Dr. Ralston earned her doctoral degree at The University of New Orleans, where she researched the shared experiences of women of color navigating race and gender in the chief student affairs officer role. Her research interests include women of color in leadership, intersectionality, and multiracial/mixed race identity development. In her free time she enjoys time with her family (she’s a mom of twins), music festivals, and sharing her foodie adventures on Instagram as @eatenpathnola.

As a leadership coach she specializes in supporting people managers in crafting solid structures for hiring diverse talent, crafting psychologically safe environments for team members to thrive, and designing structures to build high performing teams. Coaching topics can also include how to master difficult conversations & critical feedback, change management & change communication, and stepping into your power as a leader.