Dr. Margaret Brunson

As Special Advisor, Dr. Margaret leads the development and integration of organizational health across OSHR and the State of North Carolina. She serves as a strategic advisor, guiding agency leaders to align organizational strategies with employee effectiveness and engagement.

As a transformative leadership scholar-practitioner, she brings deep insight from 20+ years of experience in health and human service organizations. Dr. Margaret has a proven track record of guiding numerous leaders and organizations through significant transformations, including strategic planning and cultural shifts.  

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University, and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from North Carolina A&T State University.

Dr. Margaret serves on the boards of Blackspace, a digital makerspace empowering Black and Brown youth, and Knox St. Studios, which fosters economic mobility. A proud product of her community, she is a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, published author, writer, and speaker.