Dr. Shanita Williams

Dr. Shanita Williams, is the Vice President of People Experience & Inclusion at Southern New Hampshire University. With over 16 years of progressive experience in higher education administration, Dr. Williams has dedicated her career to transforming workplaces by designing employee centric programs that help attract, develop and retain world class talent.

Among her notable responsibilities: oversees 39 employee networks and employee resource groups, leads employee recognition programs, manages the first-year onboarding experience, analyzes monthly engagement surveys, and directs the impactful “Standing Together for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion” program—all essential drivers of employee engagement, organizational health and employee retention.

Dr. Williams empowers others to thrive by creating environments where they can embrace their most authentic selves in the workplace. In recognition of her leadership, Dr. Williams was named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Georgia and in Education by Women We Admire in 2023, and the recipient of the Diversity Impact 50 Award in 2025