Team

Dr. Denise Charbonnet, Associate Professor and Department of Education Chair at Hampton University, began undergraduate studies at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education, with a concentration in Special Education. Dr. Charbonnet continued her education at the University of New Orleans where she earned a Master’s Degree in […]

Dr. Katina Ward-James serves as the Executive Director of HamptonU Global, bringing twenty-eight years of combined experience in higher education, secondary education, and technical training. She has a strong record of implementing strategies that enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and institutional effectiveness. Dr. Ward-James has successfully increased student enrollment and retention while expanding access for adult

Dr. Neelam Azad, University Endowed Professor of Pharmacy, is the Vice President for Research at Hampton University (HU). Dr. Azad oversees HU’s research enterprise and manages units responsible for administration of sponsored projects, for research and regulatory compliance, as well as for interdisciplinary academic research centers. The Office of the Vice President for Research acts as a liaison with all constituents on matters that relate to research and innovation at HU.

Dr. Jessica Sullivan serves as Chairperson and Associate Professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Hampton University. She specializes in developing innovative auditory training interventions that advance clinical practice in aural (re)habilitation. Her research focuses on evidence-based approaches to improve outcomes for individuals with hearing loss across diverse populations. Dr. Sullivan’s contributions to the