Director of Athletics at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)

Etienne Thomas

Etienne Thomas is the Director of Athletics at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), a role she has held since January 2020. With over two decades of experience in collegiate athletics administration, Thomas has served in various capacities at institutions including Kentucky State University, the University of Kansas, North Carolina Central University, San José State University, Howard University, and Saint Paul’s College. At WSSU, she has overseen significant achievements, such as CIAA championships in men’s basketball (2020, 2022) and outdoor track and field (2022). Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from North Carolina Central University and has completed coursework for a J.D. at the University of Iowa College of Law. She is also a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.