Meet our President

Dr. Kristin L. Mallory brings more than two decades of visionary leadership and student-centered innovation to her role as President of Westmoreland County Community College. Her career in higher education has been defined by a consistent focus on supporting student success, strengthening community partnerships, and enhancing institutional excellence.

Prior to joining Westmoreland, Dr. Mallory served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, Maryland, a role she held since 2017. There, she led academic planning, curriculum development, and accreditation efforts while spearheading initiatives to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. She also played a key role in developing accelerated course offerings, revamping course scheduling to better meet student needs, restructuring continuing education and workforce development programs for greater impact, and conceptualizing the design and developing programs for the new technology building.

Dr. Mallory’s previous leadership experience includes roles at BridgeValley Community and Technical College, Bridgemont Community and Technical College, and the Community and Technical College at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Her expertise spans academic and student affairs, career and technical education, institutional effectiveness, and healthcare education. Known for her collaborative leadership style and data-informed decision-making, she has also served on numerous state committees and worked extensively with two institutional accreditors.

She holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies from Marshall University, a Master of Education from Salisbury University, and both a Bachelor and Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene from West Liberty University in West Virginia. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Mallory has been actively involved in her community, previously serving on committees with the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of Wicomico County, and the Wicomico County Library’s strategic planning team.

“I am honored and thrilled to serve as President of Westmoreland County Community College. I bring my years of experience in community college education, from part-time faculty to president, to continue the important work of the institution. My core values of integrity, excellence and service reflect the community and culture of the college. The employees are dedicated to student success, demonstrating their love and sense of purpose and passion for the institution, students, and community.”

She and her husband Greg reside in Greensburg and are the proud parents of two adult children. In her spare time, she enjoys walking their husky, Cleo.