What are your current responsibilities as athletic director and what was your role prior to being named interim athletic director?
As the director of athletics, I am responsible for strategic planning and oversight for all of our intercollegiate programs, staff and facilities. This is a highly visible position and represents Florida Memorial University in myriad ways, both on and off campus. I try to lead our department by teaching good sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and perseverance. Above all, I am a champion for our student-athletes. I previously served as the deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator prior to being named interim director of athletics.
What is the most satisfying thing about your work with student-athletes?
Shaping their lives and knowing I had a part in helping them learn and grow. I enjoy the perspectives of student-athletes as well. They speak with passion, purpose and eloquence about the privileges and challenges unique to them. They are inspiring and I really admire them.
How does diversity play into your role?
I am the only African American female athletic director in our conference and just one of a handful in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), our athletics governing body. I’ve had many people help me along the way. I know how crucial diversity and inclusion is and I live by those ideals. I think it’s important to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, as well as actively support an anti-bias and inclusive department culture.
What song makes you stop whatever you’re doing and start singing and dancing?
