Dr. Blanca Elizabeth Vega currently serves as an associate professor and graduate program coordinator for the MA in Higher Education at Montclair State University.

 Dr. Vega was selected as a Higher Education Academic Leadership (HEAL) Fellow at Montclair State University, where she will explore racially responsive and equity-minded frameworks for new HSI faculty. Dr. Vega's body of work critically examines the pervasive impact of racism on the experiences and outcomes of students, administrators, and faculty alike, solidifying her role as a leading voice in these vital areas of study.