Ali Mc Ghee, PhD
About Ali Mc Ghee, PhD
Ali Mc Ghee, PhD, is a Culture and Team Development Leader with extensive experience in education and media. Currently, she serves as Core Faculty at the Enneagram School of Awakening and contributes to Lucid News, Inc., while also leading culture initiatives at 6AM City.
Work at 6AM City
Ali Mc Ghee serves as the Culture and Team Development Leader at 6AM City since 2021. In this role, Mc Ghee focuses on enhancing organizational culture and fostering team development. Prior to this position, Mc Ghee worked at 6AM City as an Editor at AVLtoday from 2017 to 2021, where responsibilities included overseeing editorial content and managing a team of writers. Mc Ghee also held the position of Multimedia Journalist from 2018 to 2019, contributing to various multimedia projects within the Asheville, North Carolina area.
Education and Expertise
Ali Mc Ghee earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English from the University of Rochester, where studies spanned from 2006 to 2015. Prior to this, Mc Ghee obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing the degree from 2001 to 2005. This academic background supports Mc Ghee's expertise in writing and communication, which is reflected in various teaching and editorial roles.
Background
Ali Mc Ghee has a diverse professional background that includes teaching positions at Warren Wilson College and UNC Asheville as a part-time faculty member in Writing from 2013 to 2015 and 2013 to 2014, respectively. Mc Ghee's involvement in education complements a strong foundation in journalism and editorial work, contributing to a well-rounded career in culture and team development.
Achievements
In 2020, Ali Mc Ghee became an International Enneagram Institute Accredited Professional, indicating a commitment to personal and professional development in the Enneagram system. Mc Ghee is also active in the community, serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors for Asheville Strong and as a member of the Public Art and Cultural Commission for the City of Asheville. Additionally, Mc Ghee co-hosts a weekly radio variety talk show called Slumber Party on Asheville FM.