Saint Dominic Academy Announces Appointment of Alumna Claudia Pope-Bayne, Ed.D., as Associate Head of School for Institutional Strategy/Chief of Staff
Jersey City, NJ — Saint Dominic Academy announces the appointment of alumna Claudia Pope-Bayne, Ed.D., ’89, as its new Associate Head of School for Institutional Strategy/Chief of Staff. With over 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, Dr. Pope-Bayne will advance the Academy’s strategic vision and ensure key areas are aligned.
“Returning to Saint Dominic Academy feels like coming home,” says Dr. Pope-Bayne. “The legacy of strong women forged here is one I cherish, and I am deeply committed to helping shape that same future for generations of young women to come.”
As senior advisor to the Head of School, she will align Advancement, Admissions, and Communications and Marketing, strengthening the Academy’s visibility and viability. She will also build external partnerships and foster engagement among alumnae, families, and the community in support of Advancement.
Dr. Pope-Bayne joins Saint Dominic Academy after a distinguished career in higher education at Stevens Institute of Technology and Saint Peter’s University, where she most recently served as Interim Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs. Known for her expertise in directing high-impact constituent programs and leading data-driven initiatives, she has a strong record of building and mentoring teams that significantly increase participation and engagement.
” Having Claudia as our new Associate Head of School for Institutional Strategy/Chief of Staff will be transformative for SDA. As an alumna and the parent of a current scholar-leader, she embodies the spirit and mission of Saint Dominic Academy in both word and deed. With her deep personal and professional roots in Hudson County and her proven expertise in brand alignment with mission, team-building, and vision, she brings a wealth of experience that will strengthen and advance SDA’s path to our sesquicentennial. She reflects the very best of what it means to be a Dominican leader—committed, collaborative, and guided by faith and purpose “, said Elizabeth Christou-Woodall, Head of School.
Dr. Pope-Bayne presented at the Jesuit Advancement Administrators (JAA) Conference and is a member of several honor societies, including Delta Sigma Pi, Kappa Delta Pi, and Lambda Pi Eta. Dr. Pope-Bayne earned a Doctorate of Higher Education Leadership and a Master’s in strategic communication from Saint Peter’s University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Scranton.
About Saint Dominic Academy
Founded in 1878, Saint Dominic Academy (SDA) is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for young women located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Rooted in the Dominican tradition, SDA is committed to academic excellence, leadership, service, and faith. The Academy empowers young women to become compassionate leaders who make a positive impact in their communities and the world. For more information, visit www.stdominicacad.com.
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