By Elon University News Bureau, staff
June 17, 2026
Fullwood will be recognized among her fellow recipients at an event on June 18.
Carla Fullwood, director of inclusive excellence education and development, has been selected as one of the Triad Business Journal’s “Leaders in Diversity.”
The awards celebrate companies and individuals who have worked to establish and advance diversity and inclusion efforts in their workplaces and communities. The winners will be honored at an event on June 18 at N.C. A&T State University.
“My work is grounded in the belief that inclusive excellence is not just an ideal, but a practice. It requires ongoing learning, unlearning and accountability,” Fullwood told the Triad Business Journal. “I’m inspired by possibility. The idea that unfair systems can evolve, that people can grow, and that we can create environments where more people feel a true sense of belonging. That is what keeps me committed to this work every day.”
At Elon, Fullwood leads initiatives on inclusive excellence and is a certified coach. She is a contributor to the Carolinas chapter of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education. She was the closing speaker at NASPA Region III 2024 Summer Symposium, a featured guest on the web series “Good Trouble: Inclusive Pedagogy” and a guest on the podcast “Limed: Teaching with a Twist.” She also co-authored the article “Amplifying Student Viewpoints on Inclusive Student Experiences for Inclusive Excellence in Kinesiology.”
In her nomination, it was noted that Fullwood is consistently recognized by faculty and staff for her “highly effective and learning-centered approaches to expanding perspectives related to diversity and inclusion and developing skills for equitable practices.”
“Carla demonstrates her commitment to building capacity for empathetic human connections,” said Randy Williams, vice president for inclusive excellence. “She deliberately creates learning conditions that help people see the world through others’ eyes and act thoughtfully with kindness, regardless of identities. The Triad Business Journal wisely recognized Carla for her leadership at Elon and in the region.”
More information on the June 18 celebration is available online.
Awards & Recognitions Faculty & Staff
Inclusive Excellence at Elon
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Carla Fullwood
Director of Inclusive Excellence Education and Development
Randy Williams
Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Associate Professor of Education
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