Yvonna Washington-Greer

Yvonna Washington-Greer, Ph.D. serves as the Assistant Vice President for Equity, Identity, and Success and the Director of Student Success Programs at Kent State University. Since February 2004, Yvonna has overseen various initiatives aimed at enhancing student persistence and satisfaction, including first-year experience programs and academic support services. Previous experience includes roles as Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid at Kent State University, coordinating program procedures and staff training, as well as serving as High School Admissions Coordinator at Vatterott College, where recruitment and presentations on college preparedness were key responsibilities. Early in Yvonna’s career, work was completed as Assistant Director of Academic Advising at Lewis and Clark Community College, focusing on articulation agreements and staff collaboration. Yvonna holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Kent State University, along with a Master’s in Public Administration and a Bachelor's in Communications from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Northern Illinois University, respectively.