Onimi Wilcox

A highly competent, dynamic, accomplished, and motivated individual with a proven track record of leadership and strategic vision. Dedicated to fostering an environment of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Seeking an opportunity to lead, inspire, and leverage my expertise to drive growth, development, and institutional advancement.

• American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD)
• Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA)
• Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
• Association of Third World Studies (ATWS)
• Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
• Southwestern Social Science Association (SSSA)
• Association of Global South Studies (AGSS)

• Project Manager/ Circuit Design Engineer
• Director of Staff Development
• Dept. Chair/ Communications Dept.

• Joliet Junior College, President’s Leadership Council, Co-Chair of the Strategic Enrollment Management Team, Transitional English Committee, Chair of IRB committee, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, Dean’s Leadership Team, Various Search Committees
• Lee College, President’s Cabinet/Council, College Pathways Team, Enrollment Management Team, College Representative for House Bill 2223- Co-requisites, Chair of Women’s History and Black History Events, College Representative on Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, Crisis Management Team – COVID-19-related issues, Various Search Committees
• Prairie View A&M University, University Academic Council, Institutional Effectiveness Council–Accreditation & Assessment, Co-Chair, Sub- Committee for NCAA Academic Integrity, Chair, Search Committee, Director for Student Affairs, Chair, Review Committee for Regent Scholar Award, Served on various University Search Committees including PreView Newsletter Committee-College of Arts and Sciences, System Employee Benefits Advisory Committee (SEBAC), Chair, 2013 Annual PVAMU Fundraising Gala

• Editorial Review, The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas: A Diopian Pluridisciplinary Approach (Language and Linguistics), Abdul-Bangura, K., 2020, https://vernonpress.com/book/882
• Chapter in Book, Communications Media, Culpability of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade: A Multidisciplinary Primer, Abdul-Bangura, K., 1-15, University Press of America/Rowman and Littlefield, 2016
• Reviewer, 2016 National Communication Association (NCA) conference
• Peer Reviewed Article, News Media and Environmental Policy: The Case of the Niger Delta Crises, African Social Science Review Journal, 5, 1, 120-130, 2012
• Grant, Strategic Plan to Increase the Number of Minority Students into Science Discipline at Prairie View A&M University, NSF Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), 2006-2009

• 2021-11-01, ASR Research Forum, Reducing Equity Gaps
• 2020-01-01, American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD) and (Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences), Washington, DC
• 2019-05-01, International Communication Association (ICA) “Communication Beyond Borders”, Washington, D.C
• 2018-03-01, 22nd Annual Conference of African Studies and Research Forum (ASRF), Carrolton, GA
• 2016-07-01, International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE), Sanya, China
• 2015-07-01, International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE), Chengdu, China
• 2013-07-01, International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE), Tenirife, Spain
• 2012-07-01, International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE), Beijing, China
• 2012-04-01, The 92nd Annual Meeting of Southwestern Social Science Association, San Diego, CA, News Media and Environmental Policy: The Case of the Niger Delta Crises
• 2011-11-01, 29th Annual Conference of the Association of Third World Studies (ATWS), Salvador-da Bahia, Brazil, The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the Portrayal of Africans in Western Media
• 2011-03-01, The 91st Annual Meeting of Southwestern Social Science Association, Las Vegas, NV, Nigerian Media Coverage of the Niger Delta Crises and Agenda Setting
• 2009-08-01, African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), Accra, Ghana, ICT: A Catalyst in Revolutionizing Health Care & Policy Decisions in Africa

• In-depth knowledge of communication tools, organizational development, and public relations.
• Ability to develop and implement communications strategies and provide counsel
• Strong performance in developing and delivering training programs to diverse audiences.
• Experienced liaison with external and internal stakeholders and staff at all levels.
• A corporate strategist and key member of the management team with a solid understanding of the importance of working with teams to develop projects and strategic plans.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational, coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-resolution skills.
• Experienced and highly effective team leader; able to motivate and lead successfully.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively with peers, subordinates, executive management, senior management, and other professionals.
• Interacts effectively with diverse populations at a variety of levels.
• Highly motivated and dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Proven proficiency in personnel training, team building, leadership, and problem-solving.