Dr. Peggy Valentine
Dr. Peggy Valentine, Ed.D.
Peggy Valentine, Ed.D.
A distinguished higher education leader and global health professional with more than 30 years of experience in administration, program development, and global advancement.
- Co-Founder – Valentine, Hooper, and Stitts Higher Education Consulting (VHS Consulting)
- Professor Emerita, Howard University
- Professor Emerita, Winston-Salem State University
About Dr. Peggy Valentine
Dr. Peggy Valentine is a distinguished educator, administrator, and global leader with over 30 years of experience in higher education. Her professional journey includes serving as Interim Chancellor of Fayetteville State University, Vice President of Allied Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dean of Health Sciences at Winston-Salem State University.
Throughout her career, Dr. Valentine has advanced student success, health professions diversity, and academic leadership. Her international work spans educational projects in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and China, reflecting her dedication to global health and academic collaboration.
Experience & Achievements
- Founder and Editor-in-Chief (2008–2023) of The Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity (UNC Press)
- President and General Chair, Consortium of International Management Policy and Development (CIMPAD)
- Secured over $20 million in federal, state, and private grants for health and student success initiatives
- Led accreditation site visits and authored self-studies at state and national levels
Focus Areas & Expertise
- Higher education administration and leadership
- Health sciences education and accreditation
- Faculty and student development
- Diversity and global engagement in education
- Grant funding and institutional advancement
Education
- B.S. and M.S., Howard University
- Ed.D., Virginia Tech
