Barbara A. Copenhaver-Bailey Ed.d.

Barbara A. Copenhaver-Bailey, Ed.D., is an accomplished educational leader and consultant with extensive experience in technical assistance and programming for educational institutions. As the founder and lead consultant at Rhododendron Group LLC since August 2018, Barbara provides a range of services including compliance reviews for TRIO programs, strategic planning, grant writing, and professional development. Previous roles include serving as a Student Life Professional at West Virginia University, where Barbara advanced to Assistant Vice President, managing significant TRIO grants and securing substantial grant funding. Teaching experience spans multiple institutions, including developing and instructing courses in organizational communications and grant writing at both West Virginia University and Shepherd University. Barbara holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, an MS in Agricultural & Extension Education, and a BS in Secondary Education, all from West Virginia University.