Diane Sledden Reed

Diane Sledden Reed currently serves as a Student Success Advisor and Pre-Health Coach at the University of North Carolina Wilmington since November 2023, advising undergraduates in various health-related disciplines. Additionally, Diane has been a Part-Time Instructor for the University 101 course at UNCW since August 2011. Diane co-founded Carolina Pine Consulting in November 2019, emphasizing education and engagement. Previously, Diane coordinated the Virtual Academy program for New Hanover County Schools from February 2020 to November 2023, managing online course enrollments and student progress. Diane’s extensive experience in higher education includes a role as Assistant Director of the Career Center at UNCW from July 1998 to August 2018, where leadership, collaboration, and assessment were key responsibilities. Diane holds a Master's degree in Counseling and Student Personnel from Minnesota State University and a Bachelor's degree in History and Music Education from Western Illinois University.