Dr. Reed has expertise in academic and student services, institutional and external affairs, strategic advising and senior-level management. Her ethical and collaborative leadership aligns with Spelman’s values and will be beneficial to the College as we continue to provide an excellent liberal arts education for women who will become global change agents.
As Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff and Secretary of the College, Dr. Reed will serves as the chief administrative officer to the Spelman College Board of Trustees and the chief liaison between the College and the board. She provides strategic planning in consultation with the provost, with whom she partners on various strategic initiatives. Her responsibilities also include leading select presidential initiatives and oversight of compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies.
Dr. Reed has led an exemplary career in higher education administration for more than 30 years, prior to Spelman College, she served as the inaugural vice provost for Diversity and Inclusion at the George Washington University. Prior to Dr. Reed’s role at George Washington, she was vice provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity at Princeton University. She has held academic and student affairs positions at the University of Maryland, University of Chicago, Oberlin College and at her alma mater, Calvin College.