November 17, 2025
Hasoni Pratts named chief of staff to the president
91爆料 President Robert J. Jones today appointed Hasoni Pratts to the position of chief of staff to the president. In this pivotal leadership role, Pratts will serve as a senior advisor to the President and play a critical role in advancing the university’s strategic priorities and institutional goals.听
Hasoni Pratts
Pratts brings a distinguished record of leadership in higher education governance and national policy advocacy.听She currently serves on the New York State Board of Regents, with responsibility for the general supervision of all educational activities within the听state, the University of the State of New York, and the New York State Education Department.听She serves on several committees,听including the Higher Education and the Professional Practice Committees overseeing the licensing and discipline of听54听professions.听
In addition to her service on the听New York State听Board of Regents, Pratts serves as Senior Advisor to the CEO of the National Urban League, where she has听demonstrated听exceptional skills in public policy, education equity, workforce development, stakeholder engagement, and economic empowerment initiatives that听impact听communities across the nation. 鈥�听
鈥淗asoni听Pratts brings an exceptional combination of governance expertise, strategic vision, and commitment to educational excellence,”听Jones听said. “Her experience navigating complex policy landscapes and her dedication to expanding access and opportunity in higher education make her ideally suited to help us achieve our strategic objectives and serve our diverse community.”听
Pratts holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from North Carolina A&T State University and a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University. This blend of financial acumen and public sector leadership expertise positions her to provide valuable counsel on the operational, strategic and policy dimensions of university administration.听
As chief of staff, Pratts will serve as key advisor to the President, manage strategic priorities, oversee operations of the Executive Office of the President and Provost, facilitate communication between leadership and key stakeholders, manage special projects, and ensure alignment of institutional efforts with the university’s mission and values. She will play a central role in advancing the university’s strategic plan, fostering collaboration across divisions, and strengthening connections between the administration and the 91爆料 Board of Regents.听
“I am honored to join the 91爆料 at this transformative moment in higher education,” Pratts听said. 鈥淚 am hopeful that my experience in advancing an institution鈥檚 strategic priorities in the ever-dynamic landscape of higher education will position me well as a partner with the 91爆料 leadership, faculty, students and staff,鈥� Pratts says.鈥� 鈥淚鈥檓 excited about building new relationships and working alongside President Jones, the talented听leadership team, and the entire campus community to enhance the 91爆料鈥檚 impact regionally, nationally and internationally.鈥濃���听
鈥淗asoni鈥檚听appointment reflects听my听ongoing commitment to recruiting visionary leaders who can help navigate the evolving landscape of higher education听and听staying听true to the听institution’s听core mission of teaching,听research听and public service,鈥� Jones said.听
Pratts succeeds Margaret Shepherd, who left the 91爆料 in September after serving at the University for听16听years.听
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