Darcia Ann Marie Roache

Darcia Ann Marie RoacheDarcia Roache worked for private and public sector organizations in Jamaica in the capacity of accountant, director of administration, and acted as chief executive officer. Her work experiences also included research assistant, programme leader, and faculty for organizations and universities in Canada, America, and Jamaica. Her passion for education led to her completion of a master and doctoral degrees in Business Administration. Dr. Roache is a member of the Finance and Operations’ Committee at British Educational Research Association (BERA), London, as well as the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) and the Canadian Associate for the Study of Educational Administration (CASEA). Dr. Roache's career is driven by her passion for administrative work, education, and learning. She works as research supervisor, second examiner, and faculty for the University Canada West, Capilano University, University of the People and University of the Commonwealth Caribbean, and The Management Institute for National Development (Jamaica). Dr. Roache obtained her second PhD in Educational Administration from the University of Saskatchewan. She has published several peer reviewed articles, book chapters, and book reviews on educational leadership, transformational leadership, positive leadership practices, social inequities, manifestation of microaggression, mid-career leadership, and promoting wellbeing in higher education. Dr. Roache is a firm believer in the Lord Jesus, who guides and directs her pathway. Her career ambition is to become a professor at any university in the world.

Publications

Ethical Quandaries in Business Practices: Exploring Morality and Social Responsibility
Ethical Quandaries in Business Practices: Exploring Morality and Social Responsibility
Darcia Ann Marie Roache. © 2025. 360 pages.
In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations face increasingly complex ethical challenges. From navigating cultural differences in global operations to balancing...
Transformational Leadership Styles, Management Strategies, and Communication for Global Leaders
Transformational Leadership Styles, Management Strategies, and Communication for Global Leaders
Darcia Ann Marie Roache. © 2023. 532 pages.
The impact of transformational leadership styles, management strategies, and communication for organizational effectiveness and employee performance within organizations cannot...
Transformational Leadership Styles for Global Leaders: Management and Communication Strategies
Transformational Leadership Styles for Global Leaders: Management and Communication Strategies
Darcia Ann Marie Roache. © 2023. 545 pages.
The impact of transformational leadership styles, management strategies, and communication for organizational effectiveness and employee performance within organizations cannot...
Transformational Leadership Style: Management and Communication Taxonomies for Organizational Effectiveness
Transformational Leadership Style: Management and Communication Taxonomies for Organizational Effectiveness
Darcia Ann Marie Roache. © 2023. 27 pages.
The qualitative study used a grounded theory approach on interview using a standard set of questions about transformational leadership style, management, and communication...
Educational Leaders' Success, Motivation, and Performance in Higher Educational Institutions: Serving, Striving, and Surviving (3S) Phenomena
Educational Leaders' Success, Motivation, and Performance in Higher Educational Institutions: Serving, Striving, and Surviving (3S) Phenomena
Darcia Ann Marie Roache. © 2023. 19 pages.
Educational leaders' success and performance contributes to educators' fulfillment of their mandate to educational institutions and enhances learner growth and...
Autonomy and Empowerment for Middle Managers in Jamaican Local (Municipal) Authorities: A Positioning Strategy for Change Leadership/Management
Autonomy and Empowerment for Middle Managers in Jamaican Local (Municipal) Authorities: A Positioning Strategy for Change Leadership/Management
Darcia Ann Marie Roache, Stanley Bruce Thomson, Richard Oliver Muschette. © 2022. 30 pages.
The chapter explores how chief executive officers' (CEOs) leadership styles in municipal corporations (MCs) in Jamaica affect middle managers' autonomy and empowerment...