Jacqueline Goodwater-Ray is a first-generation college graduate and proud HBCU alumna of Central State University. She is an experienced higher education and health care leader with over 17 years of experience dedicated to student success, workforce development, and community impact. Throughout her career, she has partnered with universities, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations to design strategic initiatives, cultivate high-performing teams, and implement innovative programs with a results-driven focus.
Jacqueline Goodwater-Ray
DHA, MHRM, CHW, QMHP-CS
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
College of Health and Sciences
Areas of Specialty
Jacqueline Goodwater-Ray has expertise in healthcare administration, quality management, behavioral health, operational effectiveness, and student-centered learning.
As part of the NCCU Online B.S. in Health Administration Flight Path Program team, she brings her hands-on, collaborative approach and an emphasis on linking academics to support the ever-changing needs of healthcare organizations and the community.
Her experience and contributions align with the program’s focus on applied learning, leadership development, evidence-based decision-making, and coordinated healthcare services.
Professional Achievements
Professional Certifications
- EQ-i 2.0® & EQ 360®
- Mental Health First Aid
- Hardiness Resilience Gauge
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Suicide Prevention
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Quality Matters Online Teaching
Fellowships
- Research Centers in Minority Institutions - Data Analytics and Training for Bioinformatics and Machine Learning in Health Research Application (RCMI-DATABIOM)
- Health Research and Services Administration Maternal Health Research Equity and Action Center for Health (HRSA MHREACH)
Education & Credentials
- Doctor of Healthcare Administration, Virginia University of Lynchburg
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in Project Management, Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
- 2025 HBCU FDN Summer Institute, HBCU Faculty Development Network