Dr. Shawnda
Floyd

Dr. Shawnda Floyd embodies a spirit of defiant optimism, a philosophy that drives both her personal journey and her leadership in higher education. Dr. Floyd serves as provost and vice chancellor of workforce education at Dallas College, one of the largest community colleges in the nation with an annual enrollment of over 120,000 students. As a former first-generation student, Dr. Floyd is a fierce advocate of access to an affordable college education.

In 2020, Dr. Floyd was named inaugural provost of Dallas College. As provost, she has overseen the strategic reorganization of seven schools, multiple disciplines, and over 360 programs; built the nation’s largest dual enrollment program; and is currently implementing a series of four-year degrees designed to serve local and state needs. As vice chancellor of workforce education, Dr. Floyd oversees partnerships with industry and the development of innovative programs that align with current employer needs and equip students with in-demand skills. Under her leadership, TRUE Pathways was launched and is quickly becoming a national model for integrated upskilling and reskilling of adult learners.

Throughout her career, Dr. Floyd has held various leadership roles, fueled by a deep-seated commitment to community colleges and a personal mission to expand access for underserved populations and first-generation students. A much sought-after speaker, she is recognized nationally as an expert in college executive leadership and college transformation.