Dr. LaTonya Branham is an accomplished higher education leader, author, and consultant. She serves as the Vice Provost for Enrollment and Academic Strategy at Central State University. Previously, Dr. Branham held positions at Wilberforce University, DePauw University, Central State University, and Sinclair Community College. At DePauw University, Dr. Branham held the rank of assistant professor and served as a faculty tutor. During her tenure at Central State University, she taught education and first-year experience classes.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Wilberforce University and a Master of Arts in Management, a Master of Arts, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. Additionally, she has earned two professional certificates from Harvard University.

As an author, Dr. Branham has written “CultureSeek: Connecting to African and African American History,” “Spirit Seek,” and “The Academic Prayer.” She is also a contributing writer for several editions of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, including “Devotional Stories for Women,” “Here Comes the Bride,” and “Think Positive, Live Happy,” and “The Total Woman: A Holistic Approach to Life Balance — Wellness, Relationships, Self-Confidence, Business (Make Peace with Your Core).” 

Dr. Branham is the founder and lead consultant of LMB Success Partners. She is one of three co-founders of the Dayton Book Expo, which was held in Dayton, Ohio, for 10 years between 2010 and 2019. In 2017, she received the Trailblazer Excellence in Arts Advocacy Award for her contributions to literacy. 

A native of Dayton, Ohio, Dr. Branham’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion is evident in her work and service, as she believes in uplifting lives through education and service. Dr. Branham and her husband, Morton, support various educational, literary, and community outreach initiatives. Her favorite motto is to “Educate and Elevate!”