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José Villalba

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Vice President and Special Advisor to the President at Wake Forest University
📍 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

José Villalba is the Vice President and Special Advisor to the President at Wake Forest University, where he also serves as a Professor of Counseling. His career is centered on fostering inclusive campus climates and advancing equity in higher education. He holds a PhD in Counselor Education from the University of Florida and is a licensed professional counselor in North Carolina.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Vice President and Special Advisor to the President
Job Level
Senior
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Higher Education Leadership
Serves in a cabinet-level role advising the university president on campus climate, community building, and strategic guidance, drawing from 14 years at Wake Forest.
Diversity & Inclusion
As the former Chief Diversity Officer, he has deep expertise in addressing issues of access and equity, multicultural competence, and supporting underrepresented students.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Vice President and Special Advisor to the President
Wake Forest University
7-2011 - 8-2025
Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer
Wake Forest University
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Town Hall with Dr. José Villalba, Wake Forest University. Featured in UERU
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Education
1997 - 2001
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Florida
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