Guest Scholars:

• Dr. Henriette Lundgren (University of Georgia)

• Dr. Angela D. Carter (Clemson University).

• Dr. Katrenia Reed Hughes (Purdue University).

Topics Include:

• What do we mean by the terms “culture”, “cultural responsiveness”, “coaching”, and “mentoring”?

• What have been your personal experiences in seeing how culture impacts coaching and mentoring relationships?

• What role does cultural responsiveness play within coaching and mentoring relationships?

• How can we approach coaching and mentoring and the design of those programs in a way that allows for culture?

• How can an HRD professional, who functions as a coach or mentor, build up their own experience to be culturally responsive? How can they help others to be more culturally responsive through coaching or mentoring education?

• What would be the best first steps for someone looking to be more culturally responsive in their coaching and mentoring?

Bios:

• Dr. Henriette Lundgren is an Assistant Professor in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development at the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on boundary issues between formal, informal, and incidental learning qualitatively. Henriette studies the learning of health professionals, engineers, coaches, and their environments to point out social tensions, highlight ethical dilemmas, and create evidence-based opportunities for more inclusive and culturally-responsive work environments. She explores what learning emerges in times of uncertainty, complexity, and/or precarity through transnational research collaborations. Before joining academia, Henriette held diverse industry positions in learning and development for 20 years. Most recently she worked as Talent Manager for Corning Incorporated. Educated in the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany, Henriette holds a degree in International Business from Maastricht University, a Master’s in Organizational Psychology from the Open University, and a Ph.D. in Human Resource Studies from Tilburg University. She is a certified executive coach with Columbia University.

• Dr. Angela D. Carter is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for the Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD) program in Clemson University’s College of Education. Dr. Carter began her career in the shopping center industry, where she developed expertise in leadership, communication, and organizational dynamics. Her passion for developing people led her to transition into corporate training, ultimately earning an EdD in Human Resource Development and Adult Education from the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on developmental relationships, especially coaching, mentoring, and leadership development, as drivers of individual growth and organizational learning. She is particularly interested in how these relationships foster engagement, belonging, and sustainable change. Dr. Carter holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and serves on the ICF’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Council, where she contributes to advancing data and analytics throughout the organization. Whether teaching, coaching, or facilitating, she is committed to helping people grow into the leaders they are meant to be.

• Dr. Katrenia Reed Hughes, affectionately known as “Dr. K,” is a tenured Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership at Purdue University, where she also serves as Director of Student Excellence in the Office of Student and Community Engagement. With over 20 years in higher education and a decade in corporate organizational development, Dr. K brings deep expertise in mentoring, leadership, and inclusive relationship-building. Her work centers on helping students and emerging professionals grow through culturally responsive mentoring practices that foster connection, confidence, and access. As a mentor for the Social Capital Academy, Dr. K supports students in expanding their networks and navigating professional pathways. Her approach to mentoring is grounded in her lived experiences growing up in a sharecropper’s village in rural southeast Missouri and is shaped by her background in psychology and organizational leadership. Dr. K has published and presented both nationally and internationally on mentoring, leadership development, and human connection. She regularly facilitates workshops focused on belonging, resilience, and joy. Passionate about helping others thrive, she lives by the Nelson Mandela mantra: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

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About The Series:

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Sponsors:

The Educational Human Resource Development Program at Texas A&M University, which aims to transform lives through teaching, research, and outreach. Addressing critical issues in talent, leadership, career, and organization development, the program promotes inclusive excellence across local, national, and global contexts. Its modern curriculum emphasizes scientific approaches and evidence-based decision making to prepare students for today’s complex and dynamic workplace environment. Graduates are scholar-practitioners who connect and apply theory and research to inform policy and practice, improving the lives of individuals and the effectiveness of organizations. You can learn more about our program by visiting eahr.tamu.edu.