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Presidential Search

Salem Academy and College is embarking on the search for our next President – an inspirational leader to forge our path forward as an Academy focused on STEAM and a liberal arts College with a distinctive focus on Health Leadership.

We are excited for our Salem community and potential candidates to join us on this journey. View the position description here. 

Presidential Search Committee

The national search for Salem Academy and College’s 23rd president will be led by the search firm Isaacson, Miller and Salem’s Presidential Search Committee. Salem selected Isaacson, Miller for its strong track record of successful presidential searches in higher education and private college preparatory high schools, and understanding of institutions with missions similar to Salem’s. Working with Isaacson, Miller is the Presidential Search Committee Co-Chaired by Board Chair Dr. John McConnell and Board Vice Chair Dr. Brandy Nelson, C’97. 

The Presidential Search Committee is composed of members of the broader Salem community, including faculty, staff, students, trustees, and alumnae. The role of the Search Committee is to define the leadership qualities Salem is seeking in the next President, vet potential candidates brought forward in consultation with the national search firm Isaacson, Miller, and recommend 2-3 finalists to the Board for its due diligence and final appointment.

View Committee Members

Please Share Recommendations and Sources

We invite you to share names of individuals who might be considered as candidates, or who might be helpful sources of leads. Please share any recommendations you may have with Isaacson, Miller at its Salem Presidential Search site

Salem Presidential Search Site

Presidential Search Committee

Eileen B. Wilson-Oyelaran

John McConnell, MD

Chair
  • Chief Executive Officer Emeritus
    Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Professor Emeritus of Urology, Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Winston-Salem, NC
Brandy Nelson C’97

Brandy Nelson C’97, EdD C’97

Vice Chair
  • Director for Instructional Design at The College Board
    Mint Hill, NC

Diane Lipsett, PhD

Associate Professor, Religion; Director, Engaging Ethics program; Program Director, Religious Studies; Program Co-Director, Health Humanities

Michael Williams

Athletics Director

Madison Rosenblatt C’26

College Student, SGA President

Grace McPhail A’26

Academy Student, Student Council President

Sarah Solana C’11

  • Director Global Enterprise Customer Success
    UKG

    Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area

Vonda Delawie A’75

  • [retired] U.S. Department of State
    Washington, DC
Sallie Smalley Beason A’85

Sallie Smalley Beason A’85

Member at Large/SAAB Funds Mgr.
  • 2nd Term Ending 6.30.2025
Akeshia Howell

Akeshia Craven-Howell

  • Partner, Strategic Advising
    Bellwether Education Partners
    Charlotte, NC

Pamela Fox

  • Consulting President Emerita
    Mary Baldwin University
    Swoope, VA

Bob Baker

  • (Retired) Senior Associate Vice President for University Development
    Wake Forest University
    Winston-Salem, NC

Presidential Search Committee Communications

Explore all prior announcements and updates about the Salem Academy and College Presidential Search. Past communications are available here to provide transparency and keep our community informed throughout the process.

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