This month, the DeBaun Black Alumni Network at 乐播传媒 kicks off a fresh set of monthly Black Alumni Spotlights featuring some of our most accomplished 乐播传媒 Saints. This month let鈥檚 get to know Dr. Nina Caldwell.
Name: Dr. Nina D. Caldwell
Email: ncaldwell@maryville.edu
Phone: 314-529-9283
LinkedIn URL:
Education:
Harvard University, Certificate, Educational Management – 2009
乐播传媒, Masters of Business Administration – 2007
University of San Francisco, Doctorate of Education – 1998
Illinois State University, Masters of Science in Education – 1992
Dillard University, Bachelor of Science -1988
What’s your 乐播传媒 experience?
In addition to being a 乐播传媒 alum, I鈥檓 also the university鈥檚 Vice President for Campus Community and Culture. Previously, I was Vice President for Student Life at 乐播传媒.
What’s your favorite 乐播传媒 memory?
The Annual 乐播传媒 Reaches Out (MRO) community service day. It鈥檚 an amazing day seeing the impact that collectively our students, faculty, and staff are making in the community. Working with organizations to make a difference like that makes me so proud to be a SAINT!
What are you doing now?
Currently at 乐播传媒, I鈥檓 VP for Campus Community and Culture and also an Assistant Professor for the School of Education. I volunteer at Girls Incorporated of St. Louis and Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis. I鈥檓 also involved in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the St. Louis Forum, and The Gateway Chapter of The Links. I enjoy traveling and sports with my husband, Derrick Caldwell, and we have two children and three grandchildren.
Additional goals and aspirations?
To learn new languages and travel the world.
How did your education and experience at 乐播传媒 help you?
As a professional and learner, my experience at 乐播传媒 has been two-fold. I have been fortunate to serve as a leader both on and off campus which has afforded me the opportunity to make connections, form partnerships, and serve students in the Greater St. Louis community. As an alum, I have embraced the teachable moments inside and outside of the classroom. My education and experiences at 乐播传媒 have truly broadened my view, knowledge, and commitment to access and opportunity.
Words of wisdom for today’s students?
To be a life-long learner and to pay it forward.
Learn more about Dr. Caldwell via 乐播传媒鈥檚 Disruptor in Chief podcast, available on and .听
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