Mesa resident Hollins joins Mesa Community College as VP of student affairs

Jeannetta Hollins is Mesa Community College’s new vice president of student affairs, officially assuming her duties on Jan. 8.

Experienced in strategic oversight for student affairs and enrollment management, Hollins provides leadership and direction to MCC teams offering student services and programs supporting the success and well-being of the college’s diverse student body, according to a release.

“I’m so pleased to be joining MCC,” Hollins said in the release. “I look forward to working with the team to enhance the student experience including the focus on diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging.”

A native of Pittsburgh, Hollins has a doctorate in community college leadership from Old Dominion University, a master of education in school counseling from the University of Pittsburgh, and a bachelor of science in rehabilitation counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Prior to joining Mesa Community College, Hollins’ last executive role was interim vice president for enrollment management and student success at Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, Virginia.

Experienced overseeing a broad portfolio of areas critical to the student experience at two- and four-year public institutions, Hollins has worked as dean for community partnerships, assistant dean for student success; director for academic advising, student success and transfer services; financial aid coordinator; acting director of operations and planning; coordinator, student academic success; financial aid advisor and academic counselor.

Hollins’ career began in mental health and substance abuse counseling. She also worked in alternative education and school counseling for charter and public-school systems.

For information on Mesa Community College, go to mesacc.edu.