Winston-Salem State University Senior Leadership

Winston-Salem, NC

Eric Burns

Director of Athletics

2 Yrs

Karen Dunlap

Athletic Director for Business & Finance

4 Yrs

Etienne Thomas

Director of Athletics

7 Yrs

Willonda Thomas

Athletic Director for Strategic Partnerships & Logistics

2 Yrs

Sonya Hurt

Sr. Assoc. Athletics Director for Administration /SWA

5 Yrs

Cynthia Williams-Brown

Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR)

Department History

Senior Leadership 2025–2026

Person	Role
Eric Burns	Director of Athletics
Karen Dunlap	Athletic Director for Business & Finance
Etienne Thomas Departing	Director of Athletics
Willonda Thomas	Athletic Director for Strategic Partnerships & Logistics
Sonya Hurt	Sr. Assoc. Athletics Director for Administration /SWA

Person	Role
Etienne Thomas	Director of Athletics
Eric Burns	Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer
Sonya Hurt	Sr. Assoc. Athletics Director for Administration /SWA

Person	Role
Etienne Thomas	Director of Athletics
Sonya Hurt	Sr. Assoc. Athletics Director for Administration /SWA

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