Vonda Easterling

Dr. Vonda M. Easterling is a vision-driven and student-centered leader with over 25 years of experience in higher education in Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Enrollment Management. She is a collaborative and transformational leader with a steady record of accomplishments and initiatives that focus on fostering environments that promote equity, inclusion, and student success. Although her work is germane to all students and all institutional types, her passion is working with first-generation college students on HBCU campuses. 

Dr. Easterling is the Executive Director of Student Engagement and Leadership at Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, NC. Prior to this role, she served as the Assistant Dean of Student Conduct and Community Standards and Director of Housing and Residence Life at Shaw University in Raleigh, NC.