Leslie Grinage '03

New York, New York

Occupation

Vice President for Campus Life and Student Experience and Dean of the College at Barnard College in New York City

Education

• B.A. Spanish, Davidson, College
• M.S. Educational Administration, Texas A&M University
• Ed.D. Higher Education Leadership and Policy, Vanderbilt University

Alumni Activities

• Alumni Association Board, 2006-2009
• Durham Chapel Hill Area Alumni President, 2014-2016
• Davidson Black Alumni Network (DBAN)
• Black Student Coalition 50th Anniversary, Committee Member
• 20th Reunion Class Gift Chair
• Leslie worked at Davidson from 2016-2019 as Associate Dean of Students

At Davidson

Bonner Scholars, Black Student Coalition (President, 2002-2003), Dance Ensemble, Leadership Davidson, Manager, Women’s Basketball (1999-2001), Study and Service Abroad: Heredia, Costa Rica; Havana Cuba; Thailand

Other Activities 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)., Board member, NC Center for Nonprofits from 2017-2019.

Family 

Leslie lives in New York City with her husband.

Personal Statement

"It is an honor to be on the ballot for Alumni Trustee. As a student, I didn’t know how many people impact the campus experience – not just the faculty, the staff and administrators, or the students themselves – but the people many don’t regularly see like the trustees. I believe that those who manage educational institutions have great responsibility to ensure those institutions adhere to their mission, live their values, and strive to adapt with a changing world. As a higher education administrator, my primary responsibility is to affect positive change for students. My understanding of the nuanced, complicated, and rewarding work of higher education prepares me well to serve as Alumni Trustee. I understand the role and influence of a Board – as well as the appropriate times for them to be involved and the times when they should not be. I know the importance of a harmonious relationship between all stakeholders of the College. It would be a privilege to be a part of helping to set the future direction of Davidson as an Alumni Trustee, ensuring the College’s continued success and excellence as a leader in the liberal arts."