Governance & Advisory Council
Purple Sheep CPE™ is guided by a Governance Board and Advisory Council composed of experienced professionals in research administration, compliance, and institutional leadership.
These individuals provide strategic oversight, ensuring that all programming aligns with professional standards, institutional realities, and the evolving needs of the field.
Their collective expertise supports the integrity, structure, and continued development of the Purple Sheep CPE™ learning ecosystem.
Role of the Governance Board
The Governance Board and Advisory Council serve as a guiding body for Purple Sheep CPE™, providing input and oversight across key areas:
- Curriculum alignment with institutional and professional expectations
- Review and prioritization of program updates and enhancements
- Support for maintaining practical, real-world relevance
- Guidance on emerging trends and evolving compliance landscapes
- Reinforcement of the CODE™ Standard across all programming
This structure ensures that Purple Sheep CPE™ remains grounded in both professional credibility and institutional applicability.
Founding Governance Board
The following professionals serve as members of the Purple Sheep CPE™ Governance Board and Advisory Council.
Dr. Rashonda Harris, MBA, CRA
Founder & CEO, Purple Sheep™
Chief Learning Architect
Purple Sheep CPE™
Dr. Rashonda Harris is the Founder and CEO of Purple Sheep and the visionary behind Purple Sheep CPE™. With over two decades of experience in research administration, she has led institutional strategy, compliance, and financial operations across complex environments. She is the creator of the CODE™ Framework, designed to strengthen institutional oversight and execution. Her work centers on building systems that elevate both people and performance.
Dr. Quincy J. Byrdsong, MA, CCRP
Vice President for Research Operations & Institutional Official
Ballad Health
Dr. Quincy J. Byrdsong provides strategic and operational oversight of research programs at Ballad Health, leading research administration, compliance, and human research protection functions. With over two decades of executive experience across academic medical centers and health systems, he specializes in strengthening institutional oversight, ethical research practices, and operational effectiveness. His work advances systems-based approaches to compliance and accountability, aligning with the CODE™ Framework and the mission of Purple Sheep CPE™.
Dr. Laneika Musalini
Executive Director
Office of Sponsored Research & Programs
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Dr. Laneika K. Musalini is a higher education leader with over 25 years of experience in research administration, educational leadership, and workforce development, having built sponsored programs offices and managed millions in funded research across federal, state, corporate, and private sources. An accomplished author and speaker, her work spans national professional development, scholarly publications, and thought leadership on gender and leadership in research administration. Her expertise advances institutionally grounded, service-driven approaches to research development, compliance, and leadership, aligning with the CODE™ Framework and the mission of Purple Sheep CPE™.
Dr. Marrianne Woods, PhD, JD
President & Founder, MRWPHD, LLC
Emeritus Director & Faculty
Johns Hopkins University
Former Senior Associate Vice President for Research
University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Marianne Rinaldo Woods is an internationally recognized leader in research administration, specializing in institutional infrastructure, compliance, and capacity building across academic and global research environments. She has held executive leadership roles across major universities and has led comprehensive research operations spanning sponsored programs, compliance, research integrity, and technology transfer. Her expertise in building and strengthening research systems advances institutionally grounded approaches to oversight and accountability, aligning with the CODE™ Framework and the mission of Purple Sheep CPE™.
Danielle T. Boone, MBA
Founder & Managing Director
Aegis Advisory Group, LLC
Senior Research Administration Leader
Danielle T. Boone is a seasoned research administration leader with over 25 years of experience spanning departmental operations to executive-level oversight, including leadership of a $600M+ sponsored programs portfolio and enterprise system implementations across major institutions. Her work focuses on strengthening institutional infrastructure, streamlining pre-award and compliance processes, and advancing modern research administration practices, including global data use and regulatory frameworks. Her expertise supports systems-driven approaches to compliance, capacity building, and institutional effectiveness, aligning with the CODE™ Framework and the mission of Purple Sheep CPE™.
Lamar K. Oglesby, M.ED. CRA
Executive Director
Research Financial Services
Rutgers University
Lamar K. Oglesby is a research administration executive with over a decade of leadership experience overseeing post-award financial operations across a $1B+ sponsored research portfolio. He specializes in strengthening institutional compliance, financial stewardship, and operational effectiveness, leading large-scale initiatives that enhance accountability, reporting accuracy, and organizational performance. His expertise in building high-performing teams and advancing systems-based financial oversight aligns with the CODE™ Framework and the mission of Purple Sheep CPE™.
Purple Sheep CPE™ is supported by a growing network of professionals who contribute to the continued development and refinement of program content and structure. This governance structure reflects Purple Sheep CPE™’s commitment to delivering structured, credible, and institutionally aligned professional education.