Dr. Chantell Wilson Link brings more than 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, having served in various executive leadership roles to include university president in academics, online education and student services. Her journey in higher education commenced at her alma mater, Prairie View A&M University, igniting her interest and dedication to fostering accessibility and opportunity for all learners. With a passion for innovation in the online academic environment, Dr. Link has worked at some of the leading institutions in online education, where she was responsible for introducing peer based academic supports, AI chatbot outreach to increase student engagement, and the First Year Experience Initiative, to name a few. 

Additionally, she has experience in the community college setting, having served in various roles to include Vice President and Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Success for one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing community college systems.

Committed to service, Dr. Link is passionate about community outreach and development, where she's actively involved with several organizations, including the Texas Spring Cypress Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, Jack & Jill of America (Life member), and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (Silver Star) and has served on various community boards to include Leadership Houston and previously served as the Treasurer for the Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA) to name a few.  

Link is a native of Dallas, Texas, currently residing in Houston, and is a Prairie View A&M University and Capella University graduate with degrees in counseling and psychology. She has also completed professional development with a certificate in Leadership in the Virtual World through the Harvard Extension School and completed her certificate for licensure in Mental Health Counseling with Lamar University and is a licensed professional counselor associate. She is married with one son who resides in Austin, TX and has two bonus daughters. For relaxation and fun, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends and vacationing with her childhood friends/family who reside in Miami, Florida.