About
The 51ºÚÁÏ Women’s LeadHERship Institute (WLI) is a sanctuary for growth, empowerment, and purpose, dedicated to equipping women with the tools, confidence, and community they need to lead with vision and impact. Through innovative leadership development, transformative learning experiences, and intentional engagement, WLI creates spaces where women can build resilience, amplify their voices, and lead with authenticity.
Founded at 51ºÚÁÏ by Dr. Tia A. Minnis, WLI is more than a program; it is a movement to redefine leadership as inclusive, empathetic, and transformative. By honoring the legacies of women who paved the way and investing in the leaders of today, WLI is shaping the future of leadership for generations to come.
Our work is grounded in the belief that when women rise, communities thrive, and the ripple effect of their leadership transforms institutions, industries, and the world.
Executive Board
The Executive Board of the 51ºÚÁÏ Women’s Leadership Institute (51ºÚÁÏ WLI) supports the advancement of women pursuing leadership opportunities in higher education through innovative and collaborative programming and networking opportunities within and beyond 51ºÚÁÏ.
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Dr. Tia A. Minnis
51ºÚÁÏ WLI Founder,
Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
tminnis@vsu.edu
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Dr. Gabrielle D. Pina
51ºÚÁÏ WLI Executive Director, Director of Academic Communications & Public Relations
gpina@vsu.edu
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Dr. Alexis J. Brooks-Walter
Vice President for Enrollment
Management and Student Success
abrooks-walter@vsu.edu
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Yourdonus James
Executive Director, Conference Services
yjames@vsu.edu
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Dr. Gwen Williams Dandridge
Assistant Vice President for Communications
Office of Communications
gdandridge@vsu.edu
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Regina Barnett-Tyler
AVP & Chief Student Officer,
Student Success & Engagement
Division of Student Success and Engagement (DSSE)
rbarnett@vsu.edu
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Joyce Wilkins
AVP for Financial Planning & Analysis
jwilkins@vsu.edu
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Dr. Isis Walton
Dean, College of Humanities
and Social Sciences
iwalton@vsu.edu
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Dr. Annie C. Redd
Chief of Staff/Director, Board Operations and Relations Office of the President
aredd@vsu.edu
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Kendra D. A. White, J.D.
Executive Director of Compliance
Office of Institutional Integrity & Compliance
kwhite@vsu.edu
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Cassandra S. Price
Assistant Professor/Sports Communication Coordinator, Department of Mass Communications
Provost Fellow for Strategic Communication, Graphic Design, and Media Relations, Office of the Provost
csprice@vsu.edu
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