Dr. Gilliam Featured Presenter at SC Women in Higher Education Virtual Series
Dr. Keshia Jackson Gilliam ’05, Associate Vice President and Director of Human Resources at Converse University, was invited to speak in September 2026 at the SC Women in Higher Education (SCWHE) virtual professional development series.
Melissia Heatherly Brannen ’03, a board member with SCWHE, invited Dr. Gilliam to present on the topic “Negotiating Beyond Salary.” You can watch the presentation and learn more about Dr. Gilliam on the SCWHE website.
Dr. Gilliam is a Mae Elizabeth Kilgo Spirit of Converse Award recipient and is serving her second term as a committee member for the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) South Carolina Chapter. She is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), CUPA-HR, the Spartanburg Human Resources Association (SHRA), and the Greenville Human Resource Association (GHRA).
A first-generation college graduate and proud Converse II alumna, Dr. Gilliam holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and a master’s degree in Human Resource Development. She is passionate about developing people, strengthening organizations, and creating workplace cultures grounded in fairness, accountability, belonging, authentic leadership, and grace.