John Hollemon

About John Hollemon

Dr. Hollemon has worked in the field of Higher Education for over a decade. As a passionate educator, he has purposefully diversified his experience by working with students at each level from K-12 to college, public to private, rural to urban, small to large, traditional to alternative, and local to international. He completed his undergraduate degree in Communication Studies, with Minors in Black Studies and Asian Studies from Randolph-Macon College. He also holds a Master’s in Executive Leadership (Business Management Concentration) from Liberty University, and a doctorate in Healthcare Administration (Health Equity Concentration) from the Virginia University of Lynchburg. Dr. Hollemon previously served as Dean of Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer at Hampden-Sydney College. In this role, Mr. Hollemon is unapologetically committed to engaging in community work to increase access and success in higher education for students from minoritized backgrounds. Dr. Hollemon’s research interest focuses on critical race theory in Higher Education, teaching culturally relevant pedagogy, and factors affecting the educational experiences and retention of minoritized student populations. Dr. Hollemon previously served as Director (Access & Inclusion Initiatives) with the National Association for College Admission Counseling and its membership.

Experience

1. National Advisory Board

   National Partnership For Educational Access

   Dec 2023 — Present

Education

• Virginia University of Lynchburg

  Doctoral Degree, Healthcare Administration: Health Equity Concentration

• Randolph-Macon College

  Bachelor's Degree, Major in Communication Studies; Minors in Asian Studies and Black Studies

• The University of the South

  Study Abroad Program - Social Entrepreneurship

• Liberty University

  Master’s Degree, Executive Leadership: Business Management Concentration

• Clark Atlanta University

  Executive Leadership Institute

Skills

• Event Management
• Academic Advising
• Public Relations
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Facebook
• Mentoring
• Admissions
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Student Development
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Student Affairs
• Critical Thinking
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Residence Life
• Powerpoint
• Research
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Student Leadership
• Social Media
• Leadership Development
• Volunteer Management
• Event Planning
• Greek Life
• Editing
• Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Higher Education
• Nonprofits