President
Dr. Jo Allen is the first alumna to lead Meredith College. An alumna from the Class of 1980, Allen was named president of the institution in April 2011.
As president of one of the largest private colleges for women in the United States, Allen is a strong advocate for women’s education who brings her experience as a faculty member, administrator, and scholar to her current role as president of her alma mater.
Meredith College’s first alumna President Jo Allen, ʼ80, has strengthened the institution during her tenure. Over the past 13 years, she has overseen strategic and academic advancements with increased fundraising and donor-funded projects to enhance the College’s facilities. Her leadership has enabled Meredith to Go Strong.
President's Messages & News
Contact Information
President’s Office
2nd Floor, Johnson Hall
3800 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 760-8511
president@meredith.edu
President Aimee Sapp
Our 9th President
On July 1, 2024, Dr. Aimee Sapp assumed the role of President of Meredith College. Having earned her undergraduate degree at a women’s institution, Sapp has a deep appreciation for Meredith’s history and the unique value of a women’s education.
Meredith College Appoints Dr. Aimee Sapp to Serve as its Ninth President
The president-elect was introduced by the Meredith College Board of Trustees during a campus celebration on March 27. Previously serving as Provost for William Woods University, Sapp brings a wealth of experience to her new role.
2024 Inductees
About President Sapp
To her new role at Meredith, Dr. Sapp brings more than 25 years of higher education experience at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. She led the initiation of academic reorganization, the establishment of program prioritization, and the implementation of budgetary process reforms. Sapp previously served as a department chair, division chair, and associate dean. In addition to her administrative responsibilities at William Woods, she was a tenured full professor in communication and held doctoral faculty status.
President Sapp’s scholarly interests include leadership communication styles, interpersonal communication, and gender communication. She holds a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Missouri, a master’s degree in speech communication from the University of Northern Colorado, and a bachelor of science in sociology from William Woods College.
President Sapp is married to Travis Tamerius and has three children: sons Coleman and Clayton and daughter Carley.
