Albany State University Celebrates Three Staff Members Selected for Leadership Albany Class of 2025
Albany State University (ASU) proudly announces that three esteemed staff members
have been selected to participate in the prestigious Leadership Albany Class of 2025.
Dr. Vicki Phillips, Callie Hamilton, and Courtney Proctor will join a cohort of accomplished
professionals dedicated to community leadership and service. 
Leadership Albany is a highly respected program that fosters leadership development and civic engagement by providing participants with opportunities to enhance their leadership skills, gain a deeper understanding of community issues, and collaborate with fellow leaders to drive positive change in Albany and the surrounding areas.
Meet Dr. Vicki Phillips, FNP-BC, FPMHNP
Dr. Phillips serves as the Director of Student Health Services at Albany State University
and is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. An alumna of ASU, she earned her
bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing before obtaining her Doctor of Nursing
Practice degree from the Medical College of Georgia, now Augusta University. With
a diverse nursing background spanning public health, urology, pediatrics, obstetrics,
women’s health, and geriatrics, Dr. Phillips has played a vital role in guiding ASU’s
health initiatives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond her professional
contributions, she is an associate minister at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
and an active member of the Morehouse School of Medicine SHLI HIV/AIDS Health Equity
Task Force.
Meet Callie Evans
Callie Hamilton is a dedicated educator committed to student success through innovative
programs and mentorship. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from
Albany State University in 2011 and later obtained a Master of Business Administration
in 2015. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration at Walden University,
Callie continues to expand her expertise in business operations and strategic planning.
As the first Director of the Albany State University Educational Talent Search (ASU
ETS) program, she oversees a $1.3 million, five-year grant dedicated to supporting
students in their college and career pursuits. Callie is also an advocate for student
success through her involvement with Georgia TRIO as a Member-at-Large and is a proud
member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, where she actively contributes
to community service and mentorship initiatives.
Meet Courtney Proctor
Courtney Proctor is a dedicated public servant with a background in military and law
enforcement service. A proud graduate of Westover High School, he served in the United
States Marine Corps and the Texas Army National Guard. Currently, he serves as the
South Georgia Public Affairs Specialist for the LifeLink Foundation and as a Police
Officer at Albany State University, where he is also a member of the President’s Personal
Guard. Beyond his professional commitments, Courtney is actively involved in community
service, serving as a Board Member of the Southwest Georgia Workforce Development
Board and participating in multiple healthcare and workforce initiatives. He is also
a dedicated member of the Church of Christ.
The selection of Dr. Phillips, Ms. Hamilton, and Mr. Proctor for Leadership Albany underscores ASU’s commitment to fostering leadership excellence within its faculty and staff. Their participation in this program will further strengthen their ability to serve ASU and the broader community through impactful initiatives.
ASU congratulates these outstanding leaders and looks forward to the positive contributions they will make through their participation in the Leadership Albany Class of 2025.