Andrea Mayfield joined the Mississippi Community College Board as Executive Director in December 2015. She previously served as President of Shelton State Community College and has more than 22 years of experience in the Mississippi community college system.

Dr. Mayfield received a Bachelor’s of Science from Livingston University, a Master’s of Arts in biological sciences from the University of West Alabama, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Mississippi State University. She was inducted as a member of the Golden Key Honor Society in 2015 and honored as Alumni of the Year in Education from Mississippi State University in February 2016. In January 2019, Mayfield was appointed by Governor Phil Bryant as Chairman of Mississippi’s State Workforce Investment Board. She also serves as chairman of the State Longitudinal Data System.

Dr. Mayfield currently serves as a Board of Director for State Health Insurance Board, Mississippi College Savings Board, State Workforce Investment Board, and the Education Achievement Council. Her record of service illustrates her commitment to education, workforce and economic development.