Kathaleena Edward Monds, Ph.D., C’86, is professor of management information systems and founding director of the Albany State University Center for Educational Opportunity.
The center’s mission is to advance educational research in fragile communities from the bottom up. A Detroit native and lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Monds is recognized for her contributions to teaching and leadership.
She holds a Ph.D. in instructional technology and a master’s in computer science from Wayne State University; a master’s in economics and entrepreneurship for educators from the University of Delaware; and a bachelor’s in computer science from Spelman.
She is a first-generation college graduate and mother of
Halima Kathaleena Monds, C’2020; Akintunde G. Monds and Cazembe S. Monds, both from the Morehouse class of 2019; and 14-year-old son Malik R. Monds. She is married to, John H. Monds, Morehouse, class of ’87.