Virginia State Names Felicia Johnson Interim Athletic Director

The school's former senior associate director for compliance will assume the new duties as interim athletic director for the Trojans.

Felicia Johnson / Credit: Virginia State University

Virginia State University is proud to announce the appointment of Felicia Johnson as the University's Interim Athletic Director. ​ Johnson has been with the University since 2021, working as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA). ​

"We are grateful to have Felicia Johnson as our interim athletic director," said Dr. Annie C. Redd, VSU Chief of Staff. " ​Her extensive background and compassion for student-athletes make her an ideal fit for this role. ​ Our University is fortunate to have Ms. Johnson and we are confident she will continue to uphold our standard for excellence in athletics." ​

Felicia Johnson / Credit: Virginia State University

Throughout her career, Johnson has shown an unwavering dedication to improving collegiate athletics. ​ Before arriving at VSU, Johnson was an integral member of the Athletics Department at Virginia Union University. ​ From 2007 to 2019, she served as the Director of Compliance, gained additional responsibilities, and held titles such as Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) and Associate Athletic Director. ​ In recognition of her hard work and achievements, she was awarded the CIAA Senior Woman Administrator of the Year 2008-2009 and 2017-2018. ​

In 2019, Johnson was named the Director of Athletics at Virginia Union University, becoming the first female athletic director in school history. ​ She will bring her expertise and knowledge to the same role at VSU. ​

"I am deeply appreciative of this opportunity to serve as the Interim Athletic Director at Virginia State University," said Johnson. " ​My predecessor, the late Peggy Davis, was a tremendous leader and a champion for student-athletes. ​ I will continue to uphold the pillars she instilled in our program both on and off the field." ​

Johnson will assume the role of Interim Athletic Director effective immediately. ​ Peggy Davis passed in October 2024 after 27 years of service within the athletics department at VSU.

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