Dr. Jacqueline Christophe-Hayot

  • Executive Director of Professional and Executive Business Education (PEBE)
  • College of Business
  • Email: jackie.hayot@uri.edu

Biography

Dr. Jacqueline Christophe-Hayot is a seasoned education professional with a distinguished career marked by leadership and strategic marketing. As a former Dean of Campus at DeVry University, she played a pivotal role in elevating student enrollments and fostering key partnerships with organizations to enhance the institution’s reach and impact.

Prior to her tenure at DeVry University, Dr. Christophe-Hayot served as a Partnership Marketing Manager at Everspring Partners, where she specialized in promoting academic programs from renowned institutions such as Auburn University, Case Western Reserve, Yeshiva University, California State University Monterey Bay, and Kent State. Her efforts involved connecting these esteemed programs with organizations, contributing to the growth and recognition of each institution.
Dr. Christophe-Hayot’s professional educational journey began in 2009 with Colloquy, an online division of Kaplan University, where she assisted traditional universities in transitioning their programs online. Notably, she played a crucial role in the successful launch of The George Washington University’s Online Master’s in Cyber Security and the Online Master’s in Homeland Security in 2010, sparking her passion for working with adults pursuing higher education.

On November 2, 2023, Dr. Christophe-Hayot achieved a significant milestone by earning her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Lynn University. Her academic journey also includes an MBA from Kaplan University (now Purdue University) in 2014 and a bachelor’s degree from National University in 1996.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Christophe-Hayot finds joy in international travel, exploring new and unfamiliar destinations. A devoted family person, she cherishes moments spent with loved ones and takes pleasure in cooking traditional Jamaican dishes.