Kandace Geri Hinton

Kandace Geri Hinton is Chair and Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Indiana State University's Bayh College of Education. She holds a PhD in Higher Education from Indiana University (2001), an M.S. in Student Affairs (1996), and a B.A. in Urban Studies from Jackson State University (1982). Her research focuses on multiculturalism, diversity in higher education leadership, and the experiences of African American women administrators. She has authored/co-authored over 20 books and chapters, including Unleashing Suppressed Voices on Campus and Multiculturalism on Campus.

Administratively, she has served as Department Chair (2024–present), Interim Department Head (2015–2016), and Faculty Fellow (2018–2020). She leads major initiatives like the Social Justice Center for Race and Equity (Lumina Foundation grant, $1.2M) and has advised on diversity policies at institutions like Notre Dame and Vincennes University.

Her research emphasizes intersectionality, institutional racism, and leadership resilience. Notable works include explorations of Black academic invisibility and HBCU student dynamics. She has presented globally, including at the University of Pretoria, and received awards such as the Raleigh Holmstedt Distinguished Professorship (2024). Beyond academia, she serves on Terre Haute City Council (2024–2028) and volunteers with community organizations like Blues at the Crossroads.