Monique Guillory
Dr. Monique Guillory, a New Orleans native, serves as President of Dillard University, bringing over 30 years of executive-level experience in higher education. Her career has been dedicated to HBCUs and MSIs, focusing on academic program development, accreditation processes, and STEM pipelines. Prior to Dillard, she served as Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President at the University of the District of Columbia, and has held leadership roles at Jackson State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, and the Southern University System. Dr. Guillory holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature and performance studies from New York University and is a former Mellon Fellow. She is passionate about the transformative power of education and committed to serving her community.