Dr. Chanell Davis is the Associate Director of the Warhawk Academic Success Center, where she leads academic support and student success initiatives designed to strengthen student engagement, persistence, and retention. She oversees academic support coaching, develops programming and outreach initiatives for the broader student population, and leads targeted support efforts for first-generation students.

As a first-generation college graduate, Dr. Davis is passionate about expanding opportunities for first-generation and underrepresented students and fostering environments where all students feel supported, engaged, and empowered to succeed.

Dr. Davis holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy and a Master of Education in Physical Education from Alabama State University, a Master of Education in Sports Management from Auburn University at Montgomery, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Auburn University. Her research focuses on first-generation student access and engagement.