Dr. Todd A. Telemeco is an accomplished higher education executive with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience spanning presidential leadership, academic affairs, health sciences, enrollment strategy, financial sustainability, shared governance, and institutional transformation.
Most recently, he served as President of Mary Baldwin University, where he guided the institution through a period of significant strategic and financial transition. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, he led initiatives focused on long-term sustainability, institutional restructuring, fundraising, strategic partnerships, and mission-centered planning. Prior to the presidency, he served as Strategic Advisor to the President and Vice President and Dean of the Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences, where he led organizational redesign, academic portfolio expansion, and innovative growth initiatives.
Throughout his career, Dr. Telemeco has held executive leadership positions including Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Mount Olive, Founding Dean of the College of Health Sciences at UNC Pembroke, and Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Methodist University. He has successfully launched doctoral and professional programs, led institutional and specialized accreditation efforts, developed workforce-aligned academic strategies, and secured significant philanthropic support for institutional priorities.
As a consultant with Blue Rock Human Capital, Dr. Telemeco partners with governing boards and institutional leaders to navigate executive transitions, strategic planning, organizational transformation, financial sustainability, academic innovation, and leadership development across higher education.
