Biography

Ellen Reynolds is currently serving as the Vice President, Student Affairs overseeing Campus Recreation, Campus Stores, Counseling Center, Dean of Students, Dining Services, Housing and Residential Life, Health Services, Memorial Student Union, and Talent Development. She is responsible for the strategic vision of the division. Prior to this appointment, Ellen served as the Assistant Vice President, Student Health and Wellness and the Director, University of Rhode Island Health Services.

She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Johnson & Wales University, a Master of Health Care Administration from Salve Regina University, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education and Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Rhode Island. She currently serves as a board member of the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County.

Reynolds is the past chair of the Administration section for the American College Health Association (ACHA) and was inducted as an ACHA Fellow in 2017. She has also served in many leadership roles for the New England College Health Association (NECHA), including President. She currently serves as a board member of the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County.

She lives in West Kingston, RI. She enjoys golfing, traveling, and is an avid URI Athletics supporter and enjoys spending her time attending local and national competitions cheering on the Rhody Rams.