Erika Hill

Erika Hill, Ph.D., serves as Director of Admissions & Prelaw Programming at Florida A&M University College of Law, where she also holds the academic position of Adjunct Professor. She has been a key leader in student affairs and enrollment strategy since joining FAMU Law in 2015, promoting to Director in 2019. Her work bridges academic administration and teaching, with a focus on student success and institutional development.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Florida A&M University (2024)
• M.A. in Applied Social Science (Public Administration), Florida A&M University
• B.S. in Rehabilitation Service & Counseling (minor in Psychology), Florida State University

Her research and professional interests center on student engagement, leadership development, and higher education administration. Her dissertation, Exploring the Interplay between On-campus Employment, Student Engagement, and Leadership Skills, reflects her commitment to understanding how experiential learning shapes student outcomes. She has designed and led strategic recruitment initiatives, virtual engagement campaigns, and federally funded training programs, demonstrating deep expertise in program development and policy implementation.

Though no scholarly articles are listed, her professional contributions align with fields in educational leadership, public policy, and student affairs administration. She has significantly improved FAMU Law’s incoming class credentials and institutional outreach through innovative programming.

University Service:

• Strategic Enrollment Planning Committee
• Student Success and Enrollment Management Committee
• Faculty Planning Conference Committee

Dr. Hill has served in various leadership roles across Florida A&M University, including Coordinator of Graduate Admissions and Director of the Center for Global Security & International Affairs, where she managed a $2.5 million federally funded intelligence training program recognized as one of the top five IC-CAE programs nationally by the ODNI. Her leadership spans team development, stakeholder engagement, budget management, and compliance.

She teaches courses in Professional Development for Social Sciences, Public Affairs Internship, Public Policy, and American National Government, contributing directly to student mentorship and academic growth.