Angela Alvarado Coleman, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs at North Carolina Central University, has been named to the 2025 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort, one of just 26 senior executives selected nationwide for the program hosted by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
Founded in 1999, MLI prepares experienced higher education professionals for roles as presidents and chancellors. The program includes executive coaching, leadership workshops and presidential mentorships.
The 2025 cohort will meet June 11–14 in Washington, D.C.
“Being selected for the Millennium Leadership Initiative is a tremendous honor,” Coleman said. “This distinction underscores the importance of cultivating strong leadership pathways in higher education and empowers me to serve our students, colleagues, and institutions with purpose and excellence. I am also deeply grateful to our esteemed chancellor, Dr. Karrie G. Dixon, for her nomination.”
With more than two decades of leadership in student affairs and higher education administration, Coleman has made a lasting impact at NCCU since joining in 2018. Under her leadership, departments like Residential Life, Student Health, the Counseling Center, the Career and Professional Development Center, the Men’s Achievement Center and Student Engagement and Leadership have grown stronger and more student-centered. Her leadership has expanded wellness programs and student support initiatives across the university.
A native of Brooklyn, New York, and a proud first-generation college graduate, Coleman earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport sciences and a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Florida. She received her Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from Florida State University.
Her career includes leadership roles at Florida A&M University, CUNY Kingsborough Community College, Georgia State University and with federal TRIO programs, focused on increasing college access and retention for underrepresented students.
“At NCCU, I have witnessed the profound impact of servant leadership, innovation and student-centered engagement,” said Coleman. “Being a part of this nationally respected cohort allows me to grow as a leader while amplifying the values that define our Eagle community.”
To date, MLI has supported more than 770 participants, with 166 alumni now serving as presidents or chancellors at colleges and universities nationwide.
To learn more about the initiative, visit aascu.org.