Roxane O. Adler Hickey, Ed.D.

About Roxane

Roxane O. Adler Hickey serves as the Assistant Provost for Leadership & Academic Engagement
at William & Mary’s Washington Center, where she advances the university’s vision of
cultivating principled, engaged, and prepared leaders. She leads university-wide initiatives that
define and elevate leadership and civic engagement, while maintaining strategic oversight of
the Washington Center’s academic and professional programs.

In this role, Roxane connects academic, co-curricular, and community-based efforts that shape
leadership at William & Mary, strengthen civic partnerships, and enhance the university’s
visibility in Washington, D.C. and beyond. She oversees strategic initiatives and external
relations, working across Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Advancement, and University
Communications to align leadership development with institutional priorities.

A champion of authentic and inclusive leadership, Roxane teaches courses on leadership
development, career readiness, and professional reflection. She also facilitates workshops and
retreats across campus and beyond, integrating her expertise as a Gallup-Certified Strengths
Coach and experienced facilitator. Her work emphasizes reflective practice, community-
centered leadership, and the development of personal and professional purpose.

Roxane earned her Doctor of Education in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership from
William & Mary, where her research focused on experiential learning and career readiness. She
also holds a Master of Education from William & Mary and a Bachelor’s degree from Bucknell
University. Actively engaged in the higher education community, she serves on the board of the
American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network Virginia and regularly presents on
leadership, experiential learning, and strategic collaboration.

Reach out to Roxane for inquiries relating to:

• The Washington Center Advisory Board
• Fundraising/Giving at the Center