Originally published by the NAD. March 28, 2025 | Oakwood, Ala. |
Gina Spivey-Brown will be the first female president of the Adventist university in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Board of Trustees of Oakwood University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown, Ph.D., RN, MSA, FAAN, FNAP, FADLN, as the 12th president of Oakwood University. The announcement concludes a comprehensive and prayerful search process. Spivey-Brown will officially assume leadership on July 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Leslie N. Pollard, who has led the institution for the past 15 years.
Spivey-Brown, who becomes the first female president in the 129-year history of the university brings a wealth of experience in higher education, leadership, and a deep commitment to Oakwood’s mission of preparing students for service through excellence in faith, scholarship, and leadership. With an impressive background in administration, academia, and ministry, Spivey-Brown is uniquely positioned to lead Oakwood University into its next chapter of growth and innovation.
