Jade J. O'Dell

Director of Business Portfolio Program

Jade J. O’Dell joined Loyola University’s College of Business in 2022. As the Director of the Business Portfolio Program, she and her team are dedicated to guiding students through their career development journeys. The Portfolio team coaches students on career-readiness skills, connects them to experiential and career opportunities, and ensures they are ready to successfully enter the workforce.

Dr. O’Dell is a New Orleans native. She received her PhD in Educational Administration in Higher Education from the University of New Orleans. She is a proud Loyola alumna, where she earned a Master of Arts in Communications and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Film Studies. She is thrilled to be back at Loyola in a professional role where she can help students figure out where they fit professionally. Her research interests include college and career readiness, college student development and persistence, and underprepared student populations.     

Dr. O’Dell has devoted the past 20 years of her professional life to higher education and working with college students. She has served as faculty, advisor, mentor, career coach, and administrator at community colleges and universities across the New Orleans metro area. She is committed to students’ success, persistence, and personal growth. 

Office Location:
206 Miller Hall
Mailing Address: 

College of Business

Loyola University New Orleans

6363 St. Charles Ave., Box 15

New Orleans, LA 70118

504-864-7978