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Center for Minority Serving Institutions

2026 MSI Aspiring Leader

Amy C. Davis is a distinguished HR Executive who advances inclusive, data-informed leadership to drive organizational transformation. A Ph.D. scholar and Adjunct Professor, she integrates research on artificial intelligence and workforce strategy to strengthen higher education ecosystems, promote equitable outcomes, and reinforce the long-term vitality of Minority Serving Institutions nationwide. Davis is a published scholar who has served as a guest panelist and speaker at multiple national research conferences, has contributed as a proposal reviewer for academic conferences, and has served as a peer reviewer for a journal. With extensive experience advising executive leadership and governing boards, she is recognized for aligning people strategy with institutional mission, cultivating inclusive organizational cultures, and leading change that supports institutional excellence and sustained success.