Alicia Rule
About Alicia Rule
Alicia Rule serves as the Lead Human Capital Strategist at The National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2015. She has extensive experience in program development, research, and cross-sector collaboration, supported by advanced degrees in Gender/Cultural Studies and Human and Organizational Learning.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Alicia Rule serves as the Lead Human Capital Strategist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a position she has held since 2015. She works within the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in Bethesda, MD. In this role, she focuses on enhancing human capital strategies and initiatives that support organizational goals and employee development.
Previous Experience in Community Support and Research
Alicia Rule has a diverse background in community support and research. She worked as a Community Support Worker at the Canadian Mental Health Association in 2012 for three months. In 2014, she was involved with Root Cause as a Resident in Social Impact Research for four months in the Greater Boston Area. Additionally, she served as a Research Associate at Root Cause from 2014 to 2015, contributing to research and assessments in the United States.
Educational Background and Specializations
Alicia Rule holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Gender/Cultural Studies from Simmons College Graduate Studies, completed between 2012 and 2014. She furthered her education at The George Washington University, where she earned an Ed.D. in Executive Leadership from 2017 to 2022. Additionally, she obtained a BA Honours in Human Rights and Political Science from Carleton University from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in leadership, program development, and human capital strategies.
International Development and Program Advisory Experience
Alicia Rule has experience in international development, having worked as a Program Development Advisor for Cuso International in Ethiopia, focusing on reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health from 2014 to 2015. She also held the position of International Development Management Fellow at the Aga Khan Foundation Canada in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 2011 to 2012. These roles involved engaging with complex health initiatives and program development in diverse contexts.
Approach to Transformational Change and Collaboration
Alicia Rule engages in transformational change initiatives through a systems, relational, and equity lens. She facilitates cross-sector collaborations to address complex problems, emphasizing relationship building and management. Her process-oriented approach enables her to work effectively with cross-functional groups at all levels, enhancing individual and organizational wellbeing.