The combination of COVID-19 and the racial unrest that collided in the summer of 2020 caused dual pandemics that exposed pre-existing racial and social injustices within the university, college, and community where I serve. By utilizing case study methodology, I captured and analyzed a five-month timeframe of the documents and logistics I created, edited, received, or collaborated using four a priori codes ("Survival, Education, Resources, Recruitment/Retention") to determine how my leadership journey unfolded through the lens of transformational leadership using the Chief Diversity Officer framework. To be a transformational leader, there is a pattern of action and reflection that works as a dialogue to impact an organization. As a Black woman in leadership, it's even more critical for self-care as courage, creation, and action can take their toll. For transformative change to happen in an organization, a transformation must happen in you. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]