The President’s Biography
Dr. Willie L. Todd, Jr. is the visionary leader and the transformative 9th president and CEO of Denmark Technical College, a dynamic two-year HBCU serving Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell counties in South Carolina. Since he assumed the helm of the College on January 13, 2020, Todd has been a driving force of innovation and progress, implementing groundbreaking changes that have profoundly elevated the institution’s mission to engage, educate and empower, enriching the lives of the students they serve.
With an impressive career in higher education spanning over 30 years, Todd has excelled as vice president for academic affairs and student services at Denmark Technical College, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Wiley College, vice provost and associate vice provost at Norfolk State University, and various positions at Clark Atlanta University and Albany State University.
Todd has intentionally spent his entire professional career at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. His unwavering commitment to HBCUs is not just professional but deeply personal. As a proud HBCU alumnus, he embodies the transformative impact these institutions have on students, communities and society.
An acclaimed national award-winning playwright, Todd has also garnered local, regional and national honors for his exceptional teaching and creative endeavors. Dubbed “The Learning Leader,” he champions academic excellence, fostering an environment where the pursuit of knowledge is crucial for both students and the college community, placing an emphasis on collaboration and inclusivity.
Todd holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in English from Georgia State University, a Master of Education in higher education administration with a student affairs concentration from Regent University, and both a Master of Education in English Education and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Albany State University. His extensive educational background enriches his impressive leadership style.
A committed advocate for social justice, Todd is an esteemed member of 100 Black Men of America and a province and national life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., where he serves as the province director for membership intake. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including three national awards from his fraternity, including National Undergraduate Student of the Year and the esteemed William L. Crump and National Founders awards. His outstanding service was further recognized with the Shining Star Award from the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs in 2021, the title of 2022 CEO of the Year from the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners, and the prestigious 2023 Diamond Award from the Not Alone Foundation for excellence in education, leadership and community engagement.
A proud native of Decatur, GA, Todd is the loving father of two daughters, Tatia and Jessica. He continues to live by the inspiring quotes he shared in his high school yearbook: “The intention is not to see through one another, but to see one another through,” “Always hope for the best, yet prepare for the worst,” and “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Under Todd’s dynamic leadership, Denmark Technical College is not only a beacon of opportunity but an emblem of transformation, dedicated to shaping the future of its students and community.
