Huaizhong Chen

Biography

Huaizhong Chen teaches Negotiations and Leadership at Tulane University. Prior to her academic career in the United States, Huaizhong had consulting experience in Management and Entrepreneurship in Singapore and China (Shanghai), specializing in talent management and leadership development for clients including Prudential Financial, PepsiCo, and Singapore Airline Engineering Company. She is a certified user of the Hogan Assessment System and the Leadership Versatility Index, assessments widely used in talent selection and executive coaching.  

In addition to her consulting work in the private sector, Huaizhong also brings her expertise and insights to global diplomacy. She partnered with the U.S. Department of State to develop a set of indicators of diplomatic engagement aligned with their strategic goals and planning. Her initiative led to an invitation to present at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., where she delivered actionable recommendations to policymakers and diplomats aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of U.S. diplomatic initiatives.

Huaizhong holds a Ph.D. in Management from West Virginia University. She serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for peer-reviewed journals, including FT-50 journals such as the Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Human Resource Management. One of her co-authored articles titled "Is Political Behavior a Viable Coping Strategy to Organizational Politics? Unveiling the Underlying Resource Dynamics" was featured in the 2nd Edition of the Organizational Behavior textbook published by SAGE.

Huaizhong is appointed by Newcomb-Tulane College (NTC) as a Faculty Principal for the College Scholar Program for the 2025–2027 academic years. She has been honored with the Dean’s Excellence in Intellectual Contribution Award and the Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award. She has also received multiple grants, including the Tulane Newcomb Institute Special Initiative Grant, the Newcomb Institute Faculty Grant, and the CELT Faculty Development Grant, among others. Huaizhong was featured as a faculty spotlight in Tulane Today, the university’s official media outlet.