Regina Watkins

Regina Watkins, DBA, MPA, MSPM, serves as the Director of Veteran Enrollment and Benefits for the Tennessee Board of Regents since October 2022. Previously, Regina held the position of Campus Director at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide for nearly two decades, where responsibilities included business analysis, project management, and veterans affairs. Additional experience includes Vice President and founding board member at Mid South ACME, focusing on military education, and Director of Education at Miller-Motte Technical College. Regina's early career includes roles at the University of Kentucky and Miller-Motte Technical College in admissions and extended campus coordination. Academically, Regina holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Science in Project Management, a Master of Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in Merchandising, complemented by a Six Sigma certification.