Deborah M. Dicroce

Deborah M. DiCroce is a South Hampton Roads native and lifelong Virginian, who has devoted her life to public service. A leader in forging partnerships for the public good, she began her “second act” in March 2012 as President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation.

Dr. DiCroce has 35 years of experience in Virginia higher education, serving as President of Tidewater Community College for 14 years (1998-2012) and previously as President of Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville for nine years (1989-1998). Dr. DiCroce is a past trustee of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and past chair of the Presidents Academy of the American Association of Community Colleges.

Dr. DiCroce has chaired the regional boards of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, the Urban League of Hampton Roads, and the Hampton Roads Partnership, as well as the regional campaign for the United Way of South Hampton Roads. She has served on state-wide commissions, boards, and committees under eight Virginia governors. Dr. DiCroce currently sits on the boards of Reinvent Hampton Roads, RVA-757 Connects, Virginia Beach Vision, the Greater Norfolk Corporation, and Saint Patrick Catholic School.

Dr. DiCroce holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Old Dominion University and a doctorate in Higher Education from The College of William & Mary.

Term of service began July 20, 2022, appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin.