Dr Mark James

Dr. Mark James is an accomplished educator and leader currently serving as an Adjunct Lecturer at Delaware State University and a Board Member at the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. Since 2020, Dr. James has held multiple leadership roles at Virginia Union University, including Dean of Students and Director of Resident Life and Housing, where innovative strategies are developed to enhance student success. In addition, Dr. James is the Founder of the Urban Trauma Healing Institute and has provided professional learning facilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University. With prior experience as a Regional Political Advocacy Director at Nexus Services and as an Assistant Head Football Coach at Delaware State University, Dr. James combines extensive educational leadership with a commitment to equity, diversity, and academic excellence. Dr. James holds a Doctorate in Education from Delaware State University and various degrees focused on educational leadership and history.